Exporting Datasmith Content from Rhino

How to export Datasmith content for Rhino

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Once you install the Datasmith Exporter Plugin for Rhino, you have an Unreal Datasmith ( .udatasmith ) filetype available to you when you save or export a scene.

New Rhino export option

Follow the steps below in Rhino to export your scene using this new filetype.

From the Rhino File menu, select either one of the following options:

Rhino export menu

  • Save As : A .udatasmith file is created containing all visible elements.

  • Export Selected : A .udatasmith file is created containing all the selected elements. Layers containing no selected elements are not exported.

  • Export with Origin : A .udatasmith file is created containing all visible elements. The scene exports with the specified position offset.

In the Export window, select the Unreal Datasmith ( .udatasmith ) option from the Save As type dropdown.

Rhino export filetypes

Browse to the location where you want to save your exported file, set the File name , and click Save .

Alternatively, click the Export 3D View button on the Datasmith Toolbar. This creates a .udatasmith file containing all visible elements.

Datasmith toolbar Export 3D View button

For more information about the Datasmith toolbar, see Using the Datasmith Toolbar .

End Result

Your .udatasmith file should now be ready to try importing into Unreal Engine 4. See Importing Datasmith Content into Unreal Engine 4 . If your data needs additional cleaning, merging, or other modifications during the import process, see Visual Dataprep .

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