Import DAE (Collada)

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Collada is an open-standards 3D geometry exchange format based on XML. Currently, it is mainly used in conjunction with KML/KMZ as an embedded container for geo-referenced 3D models. You should consider it a legacy format for all other use cases as it lacks in support for modern materials (e.g. PBR) as well as in import/export support in the major 3d apps. We recommend glTF as an alternative.

Import settings

COLLADA import has a the following options:

File

Press Browse... to open a file dialog to select an .dae file to import.

Import as static model

When checked, the file will be imported 'as is' and will not be modifiable by cga rules. Otherwise, Start Shapes will be created from the provided (if available: textured) polygons, ready to be used with CGA rules.

Align to terrain

When checked, the geometry will be automatically aligned to the terrain.

Scale

Size factor applied to the imported object.

Offset

Adds the specified offset to the imported object.

  • Center: Sets the offset such that the object is centered on the scene's origin.
  • Reset: Sets the offset back to zero.

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