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SpaceGlitterUnicorn
MHCP Mentor
1 year ago

Weekly Creator Challenge #2 New Creators

Weekly Creator Challenge #2 - 3D Model Import: My First Import

Challenge Overview

This week, we're exploring the essentials of game asset integration. You'll learn how to import a 3D model into the game engine and set it up in your world. This challenge is perfect for creators taking their first steps into working with external 3D assets.


Questions or stuck? You're in the right place! I, SpaceGlitterUnicorn, will be actively monitoring this thread during the challenge period to help you succeed. Share your questions here to get support from me and fellow creators.

Want to ask your questions live? I will also be hosting Importing 3D Assets on Tuesday, 3/4/2025 at 12 PM PST. Register Here

Duration:  Monday 3/3/2025 - Friday 3/7/2025 

Mentor: SpaceGlitterUnicorn

Reward: Challenge Champion Badge šŸ†

NEW Reward: Challenge Trifecta badge šŸ†šŸ†šŸ†after completing three challenges

Estimated time commitment: 10 minutes

 

Challenge Steps:

  1. Download the provided 3D model and texture files from this post
  2. Create a new world or choose an existing one
  3. Follow these steps to import the 3D model and texture: (PDF with screenshots attached)
    1. Download the files
    2. Open the desktop editor
    3. Locate the ā€œImport Tabā€
    4. Import the 3D model (Add new > select 3D model) 
    5. Select your file and click import
    6. Drag and drop your imported model into the scene
  4. Take a screenshot of your avatar standing next to the imported model to earn your ā€œChallenge Championā€ badge

Skills Youā€™ll Develop: 

  • Navigate the desktop editor to import a 3D model
  • Take the imported asset into the world

What Youā€™ll Need:

  • PC with desktop editor installed
  • Provided 3D model file (attached)
  • Provided texture file (attached)
  • Step-by-step PDF guide (attached)

How to Earn Your Badge

  1. Import your model using the provided guide
  2. Post to this thread with:
    • Your world link
    • A screenshot of your avatar next to your asset
    • A brief description of your experience (What did you find easy or challenging? What did you learn?)

Good luck on your first 3D import! This skill will be foundational as you continue your creator journey.

 

P.S. Want more of a challenge? Try out the intermediate-level challenge here: Weekly Creator Challenge #2 - Meta Community Forums - 1299606



Import Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TIQ8p7CRjwcRDCRKFQACo6dSnZXWNGUdwVsWdDGXPhY/edit?usp=sharing

 

Battle Axe download here: 

https://communityforums.atmeta.com/hucou38897/attachments/hucou38897/Events_Competitions/45/5/BattleAxe.fbx

3D Modeling
assets
Custom Model Import
Desktop Editor

38 Replies

  • CybernautFrancis's avatar
    CybernautFrancis
    MHCP Member
    1 year ago

    https://horizon.meta.com/world/10115272679389933

    Not sure why the BattleAxe object looks like that after importing multiple times; I followed the simple instructions. I turned off the green static light everywhere in this environment and still no change. Apparently you have to load a different world to leave the existing version of the world before coming back to see changes in a new published version (there should be a better way than that - to terminate the existing session); was wondering why I don't see the axe - because still loading the previous session of the world in the exact position my avatar was before. There doesn't seem to be a way to pose in browser or mobile view. Do these modes not show the username tag above the head?

    • SpaceGlitterUnicorn's avatar
      SpaceGlitterUnicorn
      MHCP Mentor
      1 year ago

      Are you talking about the glow? That's part of the texture itself! it can be changed in the UVs, if you watch the video here Meta Developers at time stamp 44:52 I explain how to UV and recolor the asset! Let me know if you have any trouble. 

      • atlantika_ryan's avatar
        atlantika_ryan
        Start Partner
        1 year ago

        I can download the 2 textures, but the mesh isn't downloading when I click on it (and it doesn't have a preview size below it like the others do). Any ideas as to what I can do about that?

    • Ben.SH's avatar
      Ben.SH
      Community Manager
      1 year ago

      What's the file type of the image / the error you are getting?

      • T00NAH's avatar
        T00NAH
        MHCP Member
        1 year ago

        It's a .png, on my desktop. DragnDrop/file select both return a simple 'upload failed' msg.

  • wattsjmichael's avatar
    wattsjmichael
    MHCP Member
    1 year ago

    Whoa... 

    I started with the intermediate challenge and got stuck on uv wrapping... Brain is a little fried.

    Then decided I should start with the basics, and went through the trouble of importing, not realizing that I needed to import the textures as well. 

     

     

     Finally got it to work!!! 

     

    I do have a blender question - How do you export textures through blender? Example - I have a Jar.fbx with a simple woodgrain texture on it and when I export, it only sends out an .fbx file and when I import to Horizons Desktop, it asks for another texture_BR.png. Is that just the .png I used to create the texture? Sorry, I missed the workshop hours.  

     

    • T00NAH's avatar
      T00NAH
      MHCP Member
      1 year ago

      I found a lot of great information watching and reading everything I could/can.

      The first video for building the axe is a must moving forward with blender.

    • SpaceGlitterUnicorn's avatar
      SpaceGlitterUnicorn
      MHCP Mentor
      1 year ago

      No worries for missing the workshop! Importing your item into horizon does require a texture being imported with it.

      If you need to extract your texture from blender its super easy:

      You can go into your UV editing tab, then you select your item with the desired texture on the right which is your main viewport.

      After its selected be sure you put yourself in edit mode. select the face of the item and the image will populate on the left, the UV viewport. from there you can save the image out.

      I hope this helps! 

  • venom93vr's avatar
    venom93vr
    MHCP Partner
    1 year ago

    https://horizon.meta.com/world/8745356375564867 

    Hello everyone, for this all I wanted to do was upload the axe as specified so I'm sorry for the boring grid. Hopefully I'm not too late to the party. But this is a very good tutorial on how to import assets. Following the guide from beginning to end really is all you need to know to learn the basics. Very easy, and a fun model to have for the future!!!

  • Cercatore's avatar
    Cercatore
    MHCP Member
    1 year ago

    I have no idea why the axe is in the ground. My avatar was stuck in the air and even though I thought I changed the possition I couldn't get it to move down onto the ground unless I entered the game. As soon as I removed my real avatar the blue one was still stuck in the air.

     

    • SpaceGlitterUnicorn's avatar
      SpaceGlitterUnicorn
      MHCP Mentor
      1 year ago

      Thank you for participating! you did a great job importing the battle Axe! so the Blue avatar is your spawn point. if you go into build mode, select the axe and press W your move gizmo will appear! Then you can fix the position! Hope this helps! and great job! 

  • TeacherDanny's avatar
    TeacherDanny
    MHCP Member
    1 year ago

    Thanks so much for leading this challenge. It was great to have such a straight forward challenge. I really wasn't sure how to do it but I just followed the directions exactly and it worked. So those were great instructions. The only thing I added was an avatar pose and a grab anchor for mobile and VR. The link is https://horizon.meta.com/world/10171455592880657/?locale=en_US

    • SpaceGlitterUnicorn's avatar
      SpaceGlitterUnicorn
      MHCP Mentor
      1 year ago

      Great job TeacherDanny! and thanks so much for the positive feedback! the grab anchor was much needed for sure! great photo! 

    • SpaceGlitterUnicorn's avatar
      SpaceGlitterUnicorn
      MHCP Mentor
      1 year ago

      Whoa! This is a Hardy West exclusive! So cool! I'm stoked you participated, THANK YOU! šŸ˜Žāš”ļø

    • Kray3.0's avatar
      Kray3.0
      Start Partner
      1 year ago

      Heck yeah!!! Looks awesome Hardy!!!

       

    • SpaceGlitterUnicorn's avatar
      SpaceGlitterUnicorn
      MHCP Mentor
      1 year ago

      Great job on the import! looks great! I'll try to find you some assistance on the anchor point. 

    • T00NAH's avatar
      T00NAH
      MHCP Member
      10 months ago

      I still use the controllers...It just feels faster, easier, more familiar than the DE.

      Of course copying the positioning to an asset for future builds would work too....heh

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