[Bf-gamedev] Perhaps consider OpenGEX instead of FBX/Collada?

[Michael Knubben]

Also consider that game engine compatibility is only one aspect of fbx.
Andy already alluded to it by mentioning other software, but I just want to
make sure everyone understands: fbx's other main draw is that it's an
exchange format. My colleagues work with Maya and Max (sometimes Modo,
softimage), and it's incredibly important that all files can be imported to
any package without losing information (extra uv channels, rig, materials,
ngons etc) as is often the case with older formats such as obj or 3ds.

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On Fri, Oct 3, 2014 at 2:10 PM, metalliandy <metalliandy666 at googlemail.com>
wrote:

>  While I am never against adding support for new formats, I don't think
> that OpenGEX can currently be used as an alternative to FBX, or even OBJ,
> as there just isn't enough industry support for the format.
>
> I know it's early days for the format but currently it only supports Max
> and Maya, which is great ofc, but it isn't until support is written for
> Modo, UE4, TB2, Unity & CE3, Substance, xNormal, Knald, 3dCoat, etc. that
> it could even be considered as a replacement.
>
> So perhaps the focus for OpenGEX in Blender should be as an early adopter
> to support future tech rather than a direct replacement for FBX, as for the
> moment at least, it isn't likely that OpenGEX will get enough support to
> warrant a full move over.
>
> Cheers,
>
> -Andy
>
>
> On 03/10/2014 05:03, Matt Three wrote:
>
>  I decided to start a thread on this after reading a number of the other
> threads on FBX integration. I'm using Blender with UE4 and while it works
> pretty well (thanks mont29) I still find it easier to use .obj for static
> geometry. I don't animate so I don't really have an opinion on that.
>
>  We all know the problems with FBX being a black box and Collada's myriad
> of problems so I would like to draw attention to another effort done by the
> C4 Engine guys.
>
>  www.opengex.com is where you can find the spec and information.
>
>  OpenGEX has a well defined open standard and avoids a lot of the problems
> with Collada.  I was thinking with the relative openness of UE4 it would be
> possible to write a plugin to use it as an exchange format instead of FBX.
> I realize this is probably a gigantic undertaking but with the amount of
> work going into FBX support in Blender it might be worthwhile. I doubt you
> will get CryEngine support but I wouldn't be surprised if you could get it
> into Unity.
>
> Anyway, just a thought.
>
>
>
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