Load scene as object

[pointblank]

Hi there,

I'm currently in the process of producing renderings of digital audio equipment for a client of mine. To create these, I've created one copy of each necessary component (knobs, switches, etc...), and then placed them throughout the larger units in Layout. This works great as I only have to map each component once, etc...

The problem is that now my client would like to use the completed models for other purposes which would require having all of these components in one object file.

So, my dilemma is this: I need to find a way of bringing in all the models from the first frame of my scene into Modeler, and then exporting that to the appropriate format. I have yet to find a way to do this. D-Storms "Load Objects from Scene" plugin seemed like the answer, but most of my components are drastically mis-placed. Any suggestions would be most helpful.

[Matt]

'load objects from scene' only works in layout, not modeler.

as far as I know you'll have to recreate the whole thing in modeller to be able to export it out.

unless someone has written a script to do this.

matt

p.s. pointblank as in dj courses etc?

[pointblank]

Thanks for replying, Matt. Actually, the "load objects from scene" plugin I was referring to is a Modeler one:

http://www.dstorm.co.jp/dslib/modeler-e.html#LoadObjects

But it doesn't work completely. A good start though, if I do have to recreate all the units in Modeler.

and pointblank as in my company name. ;) No other connection.

[Matt]

doh! I see, thought you were referring to the layout one!

It should be easy to do if you're good at LScript, which I ain't!

[3DEagle]

...deleted because my solution was stupid :)