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Hi Shane,

 

There is a 3D modeling software called Poser that will create/export OBJ files which may then be imported into HDPro.  Poser is used, primarily, to pose and animate human shaped 3D models.  A quick Google search should result in a wealth of information about the software and user community.  I used it many years ago when in its early incarnations, but haven't since, so I can't attest to its modern performance.

 

That said, there are some caveats.  My experience with OBJ models exported from Poser (or downloaded from the internet in general) is that their mesh's normal mapping (i.e., information that tells rendering software which side of the triangulation mesh has the texture applied) is usually flawed by having some polygons reversed, resulting in apparent "holes" in the model; the mesh is there, its just that you can't see reversed polygons because from the backside they're invisible whereas from the front you see the texture.  There are, of course, paid and free OBJ object (re)mapping tools to correct such errors ... but with all that said, this might be a much larger educational journey than you're prepared to embark.

 

You could also search for 3DS files of people, usually generated in another popular 3D modeling program called 3DStudio or 3DStudioMax ... or others very similar to it that also output in the 3DS standard file structure.

 

Again, another caveat ... most models of humans tend to have very high polygon counts which results in poor performance when imported into Home Designer titles.  If you can find lower polygon count models, you'll be better off ... but even then, only import the absolute minimum and only for a specific render view.

 

Good luck.

Thank you for the information!  I am trying to download things from the 3DStudio site but it downloads the files with a .7z extension that will not open with anything.  Any suggestions?  Thank you!

Hello,

Does anyone know where I can find 3d people to place in my plan?  I am modeling a hotel I hope to open in real life that caters to families.  I am trying to find babies, toddlers adults, and kids.  I would also like to find adults holding children, playing with them, etc.  If I can find professional looking hotel staff, that would be great too.  I have tried  searching on 3d Warehouse and a few other sites and have not found anything.

Thank you for your time!

Shane

Hello,

I imported a sliding door from the internet.  Is there a way the program will recognize the door like it does for doors in the library and create a hole in the wall where the door is?  Right now, the door is in place but the wall is still visible behind it.

Thank you!

Shane

Does anyone know the maximum number of stories, not including a basement or attic, that can be used in Home Designer Suite 2015?  My program is saying three floors only are allowed but I thought I read somewhere else that five floors are allowed.

Thank you!

Shane Carman

Is there somewhere to download elevators?  I am trying to make mockups for a hotel hallway and would like to at least have a picture for the elevator.

Thank you!

Hello,

I am new here.  Is there a place to share floorplans and models with other users on the site who use Home Designer?  If not I think this would be a great feature.

Thanks,

Shane Carman