Using Datasmith 5_0_3 plugin on Archicad 25 build 5005 Int Whether I export the Datasmith file, or use Direct link, the geometry is exploded. Parts of the model are in different locations. Also, ...

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Using Datasmith 5_0_3 plugin on Archicad 25 build 5005 Int Whether I export the Datasmith file, or use Direct link, the geometry is exploded. Parts of the model are in different locations. Also, the texture mapping is not correct. Screen shots attached.

Saving the file back to Archicad 24 and using direct link solves the issue. It works perfectly. Datasmith does not.

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Hello ,

Thank you for posting in the community and providing screen-shot of the problem.

  • The textures issue might be related to a known bug when using Collapse All is used. Could you confirm if this was used and if this occurred on the first import or an update/sync of the model?

  • Regarding the missing object that was due to the Multiply or Drag a copy commands and was addressed in 5.0.3.

  • There is a misplaced issue that we are working on resolving that affects Morphs objects and typically Resetting the custom texture fixes the problem or resetting the Align 3D Texture on those elements. Screenshot 2022-07-22 121942

In order to best troubleshoot those issues with you I suggest you update Archicad 25 to build 5010 if possible, then uninstall/reinstall the Datasmith exporter plugin. https://twinmotionhelp.epicgames.com/s/article/How-to-Install-Uninstall-Datasmith-Plugin-for-Archicad

Please then try importing or using Direct-Link with Collapse by Material or Keep Hierarchy.

If the problem is still happening please contact us directly in order to best investigate by reporting a bug here: https://twinmotionhelp.epicgames.com/s/case-community-page

Kind regards,

Vincent B.

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Hi Vincent

Thank you for a quick response!

  • the issue happened on the update of the model. Keep hierarchy was used, not Collapse all
  • will check the missing objects
  • there are no Morphs; the texture issues are with the composite and custom profile walls, with the custom origin set in Archicad
  • downloading the update, will uninstall and reinstall the plugin, and check again

Hope this works! :)

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After I have uninstalled and reinstalled the Datasmith AddOn, it works.

However, although the geometry is OK, the mapping is not. It does not read the mapping from Archicad, but starts the texture from the origin.

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Hi guys

As above - the geometry is OK, but the mapping is not... I have a similar issue with the Direct link from Archicad 24. Will check the texture origins in the model and update.

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Hi Vincent

Installed the Archicad update, uninstalled the AddOn, reinstalled the AddOn, and now the AddOn does not want to start... reporting to the Case Community Page

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See below...