Converting files

The FBX Converter lets you drag and drop files to convert them to supported file formats. You can convert an FBX file to FBX, DXF, OBJ, or DAE (COLLADA) but you can only convert 3DS, DXF, OBJ, or DAE (COLLADA) to FBX format.

To convert files:

1. Drag a file into the Source Files area, or click the Add button to open a browser to locate files.
   

   The file appears in the Destination files area to show you where converted file(s) will be saved. You can change the destination later.

   

   FBX Converter A. Add button B. Destination files area

   Note

   To remove files from the Source Files list, select the files and click Remove Selected. Click Remove All to clear the list.

2. Select a preset from the Presets drop-down menu, if applicable. See Creating a conversion preset.
   • To save your converted file to another location, click Change Destination Folder to open a file browser where you can specify a location.
     Note

     When you perform an FBX to FBX conversion, the files are stored in a folder named for the FBX version you specified.

   • To save your converted file with a different name from the original, click Rename Selected File.
3. Select a conversion format from the Destination Format menu.
   

   Expand the Destination format menu (A) to view a list of available conversion formats.

4. Activate or disable any conversion options from the Source File Options menu (if applicable). See Conversion options for a list of available options.
   

   FBX Converter A. Source file options. In this case, no options are offered.

   Note

   When you convert more than one file, your conversion options are limited based on the format of the files you are converting. To expand your options, convert files in batches by format, such as all 3DS or all FBX.

5. Activate or disable any conversion options from the Destination file options (if applicable). See Conversion options for a list of available options.
   

   FBX Converter A. Destination file options

6. Click Convert.
   

   Completed conversion

If the files already exist in the destination folder, a dialog box appears asking you to Overwrite, Skip, or Rename the file. You can also abort the conversion process which would cancel the remainder of the conversions.

Conversion errors

If any conversion errors occurred, they are displayed in the Destination file Result column and an error log is created. View this file in the FBX Converter’s Log file menu.

Conversion errors appear in the Result column.

If a file converts successfully, the result column turns green and the word “Converted” appears. If the conversion is unsuccessful, the corresponding cell becomes red. Skipped files are shown as “Skipped”.