AnnHerrick Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I'm trying to learn Blender, and I got a mesh object into it, exported it to the COLLADA format, and then tried to upload it to SL with the Build menu, and SL will go to the file on disk, but it's grayed out and I cannot load it. Why not? A friend tells me I have to be certified to do it and I think that's nuts. If that's true how does one get certified, and why must one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Galli Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 So you want help importing something into SL that you have imported into Blender. And you want someone to find info in the Knowledge base for you? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnHerrick Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) I thought someone would know, and I don't appreciate your reply. You might have just said look in the knowledge base, thank you! Oh, and the knowledge base does not tell me how to deal with a file name that is grayed out. That's the real question. Have an acceptable day. Edited November 9, 2019 by AnnHerrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolig Loon Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 It's not all that hard to find: And you can even find exactly what you are asking for: Prerequisites Before you can upload mesh objects, you must: Have payment information on file. You can add payment information by visiting the Billing Information section of your Second Life account page. Have accepted the IP terms on your account page. If you are planning to use the beta grid (Aditi), you must also accept the IP terms there, but do not need payment information on file. Have at least one compatible COLLADA (.dae) file on your computer. You can create your own by using most popular 3D software packages, or, if you have the appropriate rights, you can download models created by other 3D artists from online repositories. Try our sample content page for a free model if you're just getting started. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnHerrick Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 Thank you Rolig, I have the file on my computer, but cannot upload it as it's grayed out and will not open in SL Build. I'm not sure why. I have payment information on file. I believe you have hit on my problem, as I have yet to accept the IP terms, and I'll read them and do that now. Thank you so much! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnHerrick Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) Well I spoke too soon, it's still grayed out after I accepted the IP terms.... I relogged to make sure. Any suggestions? Edited November 9, 2019 by AnnHerrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolig Loon Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 That is odd. If it's a *.dae file, you should be able to use Build >> Upload >> Model ... If you aren't already using the standard LL viewer, be sure to try that before you panic. It may just take a little while for the system to recognize that you have leapt through the proper hoops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnHerrick Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 I'm using Firestorm, being that the Linden viewer was not suitable, slow and buggy. I have to believe that Firestorm users are able to do this. I should not have to use the Linden viewer for this. The menus are there in Build. Why it won't work I have no idea. I'm in the Builders Brewery group and asked them but then someone else butted in with their question and took over the thread. I might have to give up on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnHerrick Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 Ah, I finally got it! Thanks Rolig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolig Loon Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I'm glad. Incidentally, the reasons that I recommended trying the standard LL viewer are (1) it's often more reliable for uploading mesh than the Firestorm viewer (read posts in this forum about that .. ) and (2) whenever you have problems with a menu function, it's a good idea to verify that it's not an artifact of the viewer itself and (3) if you ever need to submit a support case to ask LL for help, they won't touch your issue unless you can verify that it's a problem on their own viewer. Anyway, I'm glad things settled down and are working for you now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chic Aeon Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 3 hours ago, Rolig Loon said: I'm glad. Incidentally, the reasons that I recommended trying the standard LL viewer are (1) it's often more reliable for uploading mesh than the Firestorm viewer (read posts in this forum about that .. ) and (2) whenever you have problems with a menu function, it's a good idea to verify that it's not an artifact of the viewer itself and (3) if you ever need to submit a support case to ask LL for help, they won't touch your issue unless you can verify that it's a problem on their own viewer. Anyway, I'm glad things settled down and are working for you now. Agreed that support will not listen if it isn't the Linden viewer but I believe the "try LL viewer to upload" suggestion isn't as valid as it used to be. Firestorm had a funraiser about a year ago (maybe more I am not sure) to raise money to get equal with the Linden viewer for mesh uploads. Actually for Features FS has much more :D. Sure FS group knows the details. I haven't had any problematic mesh upload issues in what seems like forever -- and that is a great thing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinRey Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 8 hours ago, Chic Aeon said: Firestorm had a funraiser about a year ago You gotta love them typos! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnHerrick Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 (edited) Okay, so now I can get things from Blender into SL, usually, but I learned how to make a table leg today with a lathe operation, and it will not upload, something about missing required level of detail. Could that be because it's hollow? How do I give it the required level of detail? Can't figure that out. Spent all day trying to learn Blender and it's been a challenge. Edited November 10, 2019 by AnnHerrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptimoMaximo Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 I believe you made that object out of a curve and the surface is a nurb surface, which is a parametric object, not a mesh. You can go to the object menu and do a convertion to mesh and export again 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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