ARDI Model Creation

Note that this is part 6 of our tutorial – you may need to start at the beginning.

We now have the three key files required to add our model to ARDI.

This includes the 3D model itself, ideally in FBX format, but it can also be uploaded from an OBJ file.

The diffuse texture, describing the colour of the model, and

The surface texture, describing the surface of the model and how it reflects/emits light

Login to your ARDI server as an administrator, and follow the steps below.

Step 1:

Go to Administration in the ARDI sidebar, and choose 3D Models from the list of options.

Step 2:

Press Add New Model

Step 3:

Instead of uploading a pre-packaged asset, choose Manual Install (FBX/OBJ)

Step 4:

Drag each of the three files into the appropriate locations.

Step 5:

Choose the four categories to place your 3D model in.

These categories form a hierarchy, from the most generic to the specific name for your model. For example, your categories could be Liquid Transfer / Pipe / Flow Tube / Flanged