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Print at Dec 16, 2025, 5:29:20 AM

Posted by 3DJohn at Sep 23, 2024, 2:55:39 PM

Furniture import tips - Linux
Hello SH3D community!

I've been using this amazing tool years ago, and here I am again!

Just wanted to help the Linux users here about furniture import. I've been struggling to correctly import the free models available at : https://www.sweethome3d.com/importModels.jsp, I've either got only the first model because the import feature wasn't taking the entire .sh3d file or it was crashing due to the second screen I had connected to my laptop, so here's how to import your furniture/models easily on Linux.

Steps

Download the models you want here : https://www.sweethome3d.com/importModels.jsp
Extract them and put the .sh3d files under ~/.eteks/sweethome3d/furniture/
Restart SH3D if it was running
Your new models should be available in the furniture's list!

PS: If ever you're trying to import furniture with the "Import" wizard, you may need to disconnect your external screens or it may crash when generating the 3D previews, at least on my side. Once disconnected, everything worked!

I haven't seen this information or any links to it in the https://www.sweethome3d.com/importModels.jsp page, maybe it could be a good idea to mention it, what do you think?

Thanks for your time Emmanuel Puybaret and all contributors! Have a nice day!

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