Why is there no step-by-step guide to import COLLADA files into the repository?

Why is there no step-by-step guide to import COLLADA files into the repository? All I am reading is some XML format called SDF but nothing else. What are the exact steps and format? It seems very unorganized.

Asked by advancecoder on 2015-01-28 07:43:41 UTC

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Here are some reference that may help you out:

Tutorial for contributing a model.

Tutorial for importing meshes (collada included)

Tutorial for attaching meshes to a model

Website about SDF

Asked by nkoenig on 2015-01-28 12:09:23 UTC

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COLLADA files describe 3D meshes, while SDF (Simulation Description Format) describes various aspects of the simulation, including how your COLLADA meshes are linked to each other and so on.

If you're looking for a way to use COLLADA files in your simulation, this tutorial should help.

But if you actually meant contributing with a model to the gazebo_models repository, you should probably first read about the model database structure to know how it all fits together.

Asked by chapulina on 2015-01-28 12:17:22 UTC