Automatic alembic importing shows popup - Python scripting

Development Pipeline & Plugins Editor Scripting
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Hey there,

I tried today to import alembic assets with Python. Unfortunatel I couldn’t figure out how to suppress the import menu popup.
What I’ve got so far:


abcTask = unreal.AssetImportTask()
abcTask.destination_path = "/Game/MyDestinationFolder"
abcTask.filename = "My/Import/Path.abc"
abcTask.automated = True                                               # this should disable all popups

unreal.AssetToolsHelpers.get_asset_tools().import_asset_tasks([abcTask])

Is there something special with the alembic workflow?
I tried the same with fbx files and it works as expected without windows popping up.

Thank you in advance for your help and time!

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In case you find a solution please put this here because all stuff concerning Alembic is like dealing with a blackbox.

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I mean a magic blackbox because it seems very difficult or impossible to receive help/information from UE4 dev members.

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Alembic support is in the core engine, not in Studio, so this might not be the best place to post.

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Thanks @kenpimentel for the info.:wink:

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@kenpimentel it would be nice if the Python scripting gets its own thread, or at least a subthread next to c++. I started posting here because python support was marked as a feature of unreal studio.

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At this point, the engine has basic Python support. In Studio, there are special functions for dataprep that are accessible in Python, but not from base engine. I agree, that a Python subthread should be started. I’ll mention to team.