Import of 3d models into pv*sol

[Maciek]

Does anyone have experience in importing 3d models from pix4dmapper into PV*SOL software?
In my case PV*SOL has problems with texture reading. The geometry is fine. 

[Frido]

I have tried a lot of things (file types) when importing models from DroneDeploy. Usually, the texture is as washed out for me as it is for you. I have managed to import models with vibrant textures in the past (don’t ask me how, it was luck more than anything). However, once I saved and reopened the 3D Visualization, the texture is either washed out again or (parts of it are) missing completely. Unfortunately I have also found that importing such models increases your chance of crashing PVSOL. Therefore, I do not bother anymore, and would not recommend putting time into this.

[Nils1234]

Yeah I am facing the same issue in late 2023 --- did you find a solution yet ? In DJI Terra the 3d Model looks very good. But importing it in PVSol is washed out, as if the texture is missing. 

[developer_fw]

Hello there!

There could be several reasons for missing textures:

• The bitmap of the texture file is too big. Maximum supported resolution is 2048 by 2048 pixels.
• The texture file could not be located, since it is located in the wrong path or the path to the texture file (map_Kd) within the *.mtl file is broken.
• The value of Ks within the *.mtl file does not equal 0 (zero). In this case you should substitute all values within the file.

Kind regards
Frederik