Datasmith

Datasmith Overview

An overview of how Datasmith works, and what you should expect when you use it.

Importing Datasmith Content into Unreal Engine

How to use Datasmith to bring files that you create in supported 3D design applications into Unreal Engine.

Datasmith Exporter Plugin Release Notes

Information about the latest updates to the Datasmith Exporter plugins.

Datasmith Import Process

Contains details about specific issues in the way Datasmith imports scenes into Unreal, and next steps you can follow to work with the imported Assets in Unreal Engine.

Datasmith Reimport Workflow

Describes what happens when you reimport content that you brought into Unreal using Datasmith, and how you can take advantage of this iterative workflow.

Customizing the Datasmith Import Process

Describes how to import Datasmith and CAD files using Blueprint or Python, and how to change the way your scene is transformed into Unreal Assets and Actors.

Dataprep Import Customization

Make reusable recipes that import assets and prepare them for real-time rendering.

Using Datasmith Metadata

Get custom metadata about Assets into Unreal, and use Blueprint and Python scripting to work with that metadata in the Editor and at runtime.

Using Datasmith Direct Link

An overview of Datasmith Direct Link technology in Unreal Engine.

3ds Max

The Datasmith 3ds Max Exporter plugin brings content from Autodesk 3ds Max into the Unreal Editor.

Archicad

How to import Datasmith scenes from Graphisoft Archicad into Unreal Engine.

Cinema 4D

Describes special considerations that apply only when you use Datasmith to bring scenes from Maxon Cinema 4D into the Unreal Editor.

Deltagen and VRED

Describes special considerations that apply when you use Datasmith to import scenes from 3DExcite Deltagen or Autodesk VRED.

Navisworks

Describes special considerations that apply only when you use Datasmith to bring scenes from Autodesk Navisworks into the Unreal Editor.

Revit

Describes special considerations that apply only when you use Datasmith to bring scenes from Autodesk Revit into the Unreal Editor.

Rhino

Describes special considerations that apply when you use Datasmith to import scenes from McNeel Rhinoceros 3D.

SketchUp Pro

Describes special considerations that apply only when you use Datasmith to bring scenes from Trimble SketchUp Pro into the Unreal Editor.

Solidworks

Describes how to install the Datasmith Solidworks Exporter plugin, how to get Solidworks content into Unreal Engine, and how Datasmith coverts Solidworks content.

CAD File Formats

Describes special considerations that apply when you use Datasmith to import content from CAD file formats.

IFC Files

Describes special considerations that apply only when you use Datasmith to bring scenes from IFC files into the Unreal Editor.

Datasmith Supported Platforms

Details what Datasmith features work on which different platforms.

Datasmith Supported Software and File Types

Details all the third-party software applications and data formats that Datasmith works with.