# \#Dataprep **URL:** https://forums.unrealengine.com/tag/dataprep/11274.md [Latest](https://forums.unrealengine.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.unrealengine.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.unrealengine.com/tags.md) --- ## [Datasmith VDP import process unstable in 5.6?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/datasmith-vdp-import-process-unstable-in-5-6/2616727)
**Author:** [@StrataHomes](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/StrataHomes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/datasmith-vdp-import-process-unstable-in-5-6/2616727 "2025-07-25T08:57:53Z")
Recently ported a 5.3 project to 5.6, a lot of our assets rely on VDP pipelines, importing, applying recipes then committing. I’ve noticed since using 5.6 that at the import stage it’s hit or miss Engine will fully crash… --- ## [Solidworks 2022 Datasmith Plugin (UE5.4) creates empty asset folder](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/solidworks-2022-datasmith-plugin-ue5-4-creates-empty-asset-folder/2229452)
**Author:** [@Scottimus06](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Scottimus06)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 11:39pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/solidworks-2022-datasmith-plugin-ue5-4-creates-empty-asset-folder/2229452 "2024-12-17T23:39:30Z")
As the title states I have the Datasmith Plugin for UE5.4 installed for Solidworks (using 2022). Installation worked just fine. Issues: I have a large complex scene. If I try to export the assembly of the complex scen… --- ## [Change static mesh to dynamic mesh in dataprep](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/change-static-mesh-to-dynamic-mesh-in-dataprep/1235682)
**Author:** [@TimPotratz](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/TimPotratz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/change-static-mesh-to-dynamic-mesh-in-dataprep/1235682 "2024-06-03T17:13:39Z")
Hello all, I want to simplify some meshes in Dataprep through an operation. For that, I need to convert the static meshes into dynamic meshes and back. I have tried using “Create Asset” with the dynamic mesh class, but… --- ## [Filter Metadata Combos Custom Operations](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/filter-metadata-combos-custom-operations/1803058)
**Author:** [@JsCholo](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/JsCholo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/filter-metadata-combos-custom-operations/1803058 "2024-04-16T14:56:23Z")
Has anyone tried out this tutorial Automate with Custom Dataprep Filters & Operations | Tutorial ? For some reason I cannot get the metadata combo filter to work. Using unreal 5.2 and I have manage to dig out and use… --- ## [Dataprep is ignoring edge softening (Rhino)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/dataprep-is-ignoring-edge-softening-rhino/793728)
**Author:** [@Czaja](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Czaja)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/dataprep-is-ignoring-edge-softening-rhino/793728 "2024-03-27T14:43:57Z")
Even though I selected to Import Rhino Meshes and UVs. Dataprep process is ignoring it. In a result I receive objects without any Edge Softening I’m using the newest Datasmith plugin. Problems with imports from Rhino … --- ## [SketchUp Dataprep Import is Messed Up](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/sketchup-dataprep-import-is-messed-up/1719461)
**Author:** [@aidnewsome](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/aidnewsome)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 11:20am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/sketchup-dataprep-import-is-messed-up/1719461 "2024-03-01T11:20:57Z")
Hi, I’m using Datasmith/Dataprep to import a SketchUp model. It seemingly doesn’t seem to have any wrong-facing normals in SketchUp, but in Unrealthey’re switched (pink) or sometimes even black (whatever that means). Ca… --- ## [Remove Parent Actors in Dataprep](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/remove-parent-actors-in-dataprep/1719465)
**Author:** [@aidnewsome](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/aidnewsome)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/remove-parent-actors-in-dataprep/1719465 "2024-03-01T00:15:45Z")
How do I remove the parent actors from this Static Mesh so that it sits at the top of the hierarchy in Dataprep/Datasmith? --- ## [UE 5.1.1 : Dataprep Crash](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue-5-1-1-dataprep-crash/1184386)
**Author:** [@Dylan\_XMas](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Dylan_XMas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue-5-1-1-dataprep-crash/1184386 "2024-01-05T08:49:50Z")
Hello Everyone, I was trying to work with Dataprep, but it crashes (UnrealEditor cease to work in TaskManager) “everytime”. I click on the little +, on inputs, choose my IFC, import it, and… It crashes only when I… --- ## [Interchange Framework Component Access](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/interchange-framework-component-access/1218676)
**Author:** [@eray\_ozr](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/eray_ozr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/interchange-framework-component-access/1218676 "2023-07-04T13:35:05Z")
Hi, I am trying new Interchange Framework on Unreal Engine 5.2.1 to import .stp like CAD files. Datasmith CAD based import system can attach imported static meshes and scene components to anchor object in Outliner but I… --- ## [Is it possible to setup the lightmap coordonate index with blueprint or Dataprep?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-it-possible-to-setup-the-lightmap-coordonate-index-with-blueprint-or-dataprep/1212555)
**Author:** [@DevWipon](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/DevWipon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-it-possible-to-setup-the-lightmap-coordonate-index-with-blueprint-or-dataprep/1212555 "2023-06-27T16:56:40Z")
Hello In my project i use a glb in which objects have two or three uv sets. I want to use the last uv set as lightmap coordonate index. If i use dataprep, i need to create an operator, but i’m not able to cast the eleme… --- ## [Filter by material on Datasmith-imported Static Meshes?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/filter-by-material-on-datasmith-imported-static-meshes/1137336)
**Author:** [@PMcKenzie2004](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/PMcKenzie2004)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/filter-by-material-on-datasmith-imported-static-meshes/1137336 "2023-04-23T00:00:28Z")
Hi everyone, Is there a built-in function, that allows filtering Static Meshes in a Dataprep graph, where the Meshes themselves are named “Component\_1”, etc? My goal is to turn on Nanite for all geometry, imported from… --- ## [Unreal Engine crashes when linking to parameter in Dataprep Editor.](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-crashes-when-linking-to-parameter-in-dataprep-editor/830446)
**Author:** [@AG-NOVA](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/AG-NOVA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-crashes-when-linking-to-parameter-in-dataprep-editor/830446 "2023-03-31T08:33:47Z")
Hi There, First time user of the forum here! Please forgive me if I am not up-to-date on the appropriate rules for posting or categories etc. I have been working with Dataprep in Unreal 5.1.1 recently and after a while… --- ## [‘Set Material’ fails when using in Dataprep](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/set-material-fails-when-using-in-dataprep/722509)
**Author:** [@TimPotratz](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/TimPotratz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/set-material-fails-when-using-in-dataprep/722509 "2022-12-06T13:23:48Z")
Hello all, I have been tinkering around with materials in Dataprep for some time now and noticed a problem. In this example I want to find similar materials and combine the once that are nearly identical in order to im… --- ## [Dataprep Editor Operation Replacing Actor with Blueprint Hierarchy Not kept when commiting](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/dataprep-editor-operation-replacing-actor-with-blueprint-hierarchy-not-kept-when-commiting/656216)
**Author:** [@Ivan\_Hein](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Ivan_Hein)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/dataprep-editor-operation-replacing-actor-with-blueprint-hierarchy-not-kept-when-commiting/656216 "2022-10-08T02:54:25Z")
I am struggling to work out what I am doing incorrectly while adding blueprint actors to the scene in a Dataprep Editor Operation Blueprint that I am in the process of creating. Prior to going any further, a recipe with… --- ## [Dataprep with Rhino Tags](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/dataprep-with-rhino-tags/624113)
**Author:** [@Evmatica](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Evmatica)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/dataprep-with-rhino-tags/624113 "2022-08-11T19:48:14Z")
Hi, I am trying to import some geometry with tags in Rhino via the Dataprep asset. I believe tags are a relatively new Rhino 7 feature and follow a standard key/value tag format. Currently, my tags are being lost and … --- ## [Instanced Static Mesh not correctly located in Dataprep](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/instanced-static-mesh-not-correctly-located-in-dataprep/547667)
**Author:** [@OrsHerrero](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/OrsHerrero)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/instanced-static-mesh-not-correctly-located-in-dataprep/547667 "2022-05-04T08:28:11Z")
I have created a custom Dataprep block where I replace all actors using the same static mesh (instances) with a HISM (Hierarchical Instanced Static Mesh) taking the original actor transform and using it to each correspon…