How to use the 'Import 3D Files' tool

PeterVersteeg

Hello,

I am looking at the 'Import 3d Tool' but it is not doing what i suspect it must.

I have a feature class with 4 point in the feature class there is a field with the name of the model i want to use "tree_1.flt".

If i run the tool it only places my 3d model on the first feature in my feature class. Is this correct ?

Thank you.

Greetings Peter

PeterVersteeg

Esri NLD helpt me with this question and Esri is going to 'fixing' this tool.

they have made a request:

ENH-000120948 [Enhancement] Request for the improvement in ‘Import 3D Files’ tool so that a 3D file can be imported at multiple point locations in ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro

and put it on 'implemented'. We can see this fix in Arcgis Pro 2.5

For now there are two workarounds

1. Symbolize the layer in ArcGIS Pro Scene using the Categories and 3D Marker Symbol. This should look like the desired output layer - How To: Use 3D shapes as marker symbols in an ArcGIS Pro scene view - https://support.esri.com/en/technical-article/000016699
2. Run 'Layer to 3D Feature Class' tool to convert the symbolized 3D layer to Multipatch feature class - https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/tool-reference/3d-analyst/layer-3d-to-feature-class.htm

Greetings Peter