Submitting models as .sh3f or .obj?

[MrJaw]

I see that on the Sourceforge 3D Models Contributions Tracking System, .obj files are preferred over .sh3f.

I've submitted quite a few models recently and used .sh3f because I thought, "well, Puybaret created the .sh3f file format so why wouldn't he want us to upload files in that format?" I further reasoned that he's a busy guy who might have forgotten to update the instructions on the Sourceforge site. I also like that .sh3f stores elevation data.

But, since I've made more models for uploading, and some of the models I already submitted are in need of a V2, I decided to ask:

Is it okay to upload models on the Contributions page on Sourceforge in .sh3f format?

If not, why?

[hansmex]

My preference would be to offer your models gathered in a *.SH3F file.
1 - Ease of use, if you have more than one model
2 - Possibility to add special instructions

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[Puybaret]

First, thanks for all the models you submitted [:)]
There's no problem to submit your models at SH3F format, and as you suggested, it allows you to specify additional parameters not available in OBJ format. The main drawback of SH3F files is that it takes more time to remove them than an imported model, in case you don't want to keep some models.

[MrJaw]

Hey, thanks for the info!

I also want to mention that I'm open to feedback. If you spot something weird about my models, do let me know. I've started modeling on Blender again after a 14 year hiatus, and it's pretty much just like starting over.

[Puybaret]

I would suggest not to open a new ticket for the different versions of a given model, as you can more simply answer to yourself and post more files in the same ticket.

[MrJaw]

Sourceforge is a mystery to me, but I'll try to figure that out.

[hansmex]

After looking at your models, I better understand your original question.

In my opinion, the best way to present multiple models is as follows:
1 - Gather all files of one model in a ZIP-file (OBJ, MTL + images of textures)
2 - Gather all ZIP files in an SH3F file

In this case I would probably make two groups: (1) kitchen cabinets and (2) accessories.

The way you presented the models now, means that you have to download all 40+ files individually, and then import them individually as well. That means a minimum of 6x40 = 240 clicks to import your models. If they were in two groups, you would need just 2x6 clicks.

Hans

[MrJaw]

Thank you for your input, Hansmex!

I considered that, and decided to keep each model discrete, rather than put them into collections.

Personally, I have yet to download any of the collections that are floating around. I find it works best for me to pick and choose whatever pieces I want at the time.

Cheers!