Import of OBJ Data

Standard operating procedure

1. Import the 3D data (“.obj” file) by using “File | Import 3D model | Import from OBJ” from the menu bar
2. The “Import from OBJ” dialog (Figure 4) appears requiring the following input:   
   • Input file(s): Opens a dialog to select the directory of the 3D data (“.obj” file) 
   • Output file: Opens a dialog for entering the directory and name of the final 3D model (“.jm3x” file)
   • Selection of the referencing mode from the pull-down menu. Following options are available:
     • Unreferenced (x, y, z)
     • Referenced (specific co-ordinate system)     
     • Referenced (generic E, N, H)
     • Referenced (generic N, E, H)
   • Selection of the co-ordinate system:
     • The referencing modes Unreferenced (x, y, z), Referenced (generic E, N, H) and Referenced (generic N, E, H) requires the selection of the unit from the pull-down menu. Millimetre, meter, inch, international food and US-survey foot are available.
     • Referenced (specific co-ordinate system) requires the selection of the specific co-ordinate system in the “Select Co-ordinate Reference System” dialog open by clicking “Browse Co-ordinate Systems”. Specify the co-ordinate system [horizontal and vertical system] in the Select Co-ordinate Reference System dialog and click the “Select” button.
3. Confirm the import by clicking in the “Ok” button
4. A detailed view (Log View dialog; see Figure 6) on the import can  be called up in the appearing dialog