Features
Supported features
- OBJ file format,
- MTL file format,
- navigation between OBJ and MTL files,
- 3D preview of OBJ file:
- text only, preview only, or split,
- selection of up axis,
- Gouraud shading model.
Planned features
The following features are already under consideration, so please refrain from requesting them in issue tracker.
- 3D preview improvements:
- additional shading models: flat and Phong,
- textures,
- highlighting selected element,
- applying materials from MTL files.
Supported operating systems
3D preview is supported for:
- Windows:
- i586
- AMD64
- macOS
- Linux:
- i586
- AMD64
- ARMv6hf
- AArch64
Installation
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Using IDE built-in plugin system:
Preferences > Plugins > Marketplace > Search for "Wavefront OBJ" > Install Plugin
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Manually:
Download the latest release and install it manually using:
Preferences > Plugins > ⚙️ > Install plugin from disk...
Usage
OBJ File Type And Editor
After installation, .obj
and .mtl
file extension will be automatically
associated with Wavefront OBJ/MTL file format and editor.
3D Preview Controls
- Hold mouse left button on the 3D preview and move to pan the camera.
- Use mouse wheel to zoom in/out.
Settings
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To change Wavefront OBJ editor color scheme, use:
Preferences > Editor > Color Scheme > Wavefront OBJ
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To change Wavefront MTL editor color scheme, use:
Preferences > Editor > Color Scheme > Wavefront MTL
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To change plugin configuration, use
Preferences > Languages & Frameworks > Wavefront OBJ