Weekly Creator Challenge #2 New Creators

[SpaceGlitterUnicorn]

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 🏆

NEW Reward: Challenge Trifecta badge 🏆🏆🏆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 “Import Tab”
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 “Challenge Champion” badge

Skills You’ll Develop: 

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

What You’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/Battle...

[Copper.ChosenSeed]

 

https://horizon.meta.com/world/573227071985381/?hwsh=DO15lJNYxv 

[CybernautFrancis]

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]

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]

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?

[SpaceGlitterUnicorn]

 so sorry for that, not sure why that happened. Try this Link!: https://communityforums.atmeta.com/hucou38897/attachments/hucou38897/Events_Competitions/45/5/Battle...

[T00NAH]

Feel free to take a peak.

For some reason I'm not able to upload the img (weird error).

https://horizon.meta.com/world/548555188348592

[Ben.SH]

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

[atlantika_ryan]

Weird, it gives me: 

type Status Report

Description http.404

...when I click that link.

[T00NAH]

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