Is there a way to import a Wysiwyg file into Augment 3d?

The preferred import formats for Augment3d are .DAE (Collada) and .FBX.  It doesn't appear that WYSIWYG will output those formats.

It appears that WYSIWYG only supports exporting as DWG/DXF based on their Reference (https://cast-soft.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Reference-Guide-R42.pdf#page=268&zoom=100,154,42)

I'm not sure if any users have successfully exported a DXF from WYSIWYG and imported something working into Augment3d (if so, I hope they'll chime in!). You may need to find software online that can open DXF files and convert them to DAE, such as blender.org - Home of the Blender project - Free and Open 3D Creation Software.

Thanks Matt for your reply.
You're correct regarding the file formats that Wysiwyg can output which seems to be limited to .dwg.
I've tried importing a .dwg file exported from Wysiwyg, which contains a 3d model of a set and a lighting rig, but was very disappointed with how it arrived in Augment 3D. It was just a mess that I couldn't make any sense of.

I hope someone will have further advice...

Unfortunately, DXF and DWG formats weren't originally intended for 3D use and have quite a few limitations when it comes to the information needed. Most often the issue with exporting from Wysiwyg to that format is that not all of the planes have normals facing the correct direction.

I would recommend checking out this article for a deeper explanation and some tips on correcting the models: Imported 3D Scenic Models Appear Transparent/Invisible

From R46 on you should be able to export GLTF from Wysiwyg and import it into Augment3d. From R47 (out this summer) you can also export MVR files. 

Anyone have additional information on this? I have R47 and exported an MVR, but don't see an import MVR inside EOS.

Eos does not import MVR, but you can use glTF to get models from wyg to Eos

I was playing with that last night. worked reasonably well. There are a few things I need to figure out involving custom images on surfaces, but over all it was very cool. 

I was also playing with MVR between wysiwyg, Vectorworks, and MA3 on PC and found it to be pretty great. Definitely some things I need to learn, particularly on the MA3 side. But it is all very promising and cool. 

Thanks for the input. I will hold out hope that ETC will eventually bring MVR into the fold. Until then I guess I just have to practice placing my fixtures in manually.

if you have VWX in the mix there is an ETC plugin to bring channel data into Eos.

I don't own a copy of VW. I work with some LDs that do which is why I am excited for the MVR import/export between VW and WYSIWYG. Adding EOS into the mix would be cool, but those LD's are MA2/3 programmers while I am the EOS guy. So with my current client list it would only be myself that is benefitting from EOS importing MVR. 

Thank you for the suggestion ueliriegg! Maybe I can convince my VW friends to do quick conversions for me when I am in a pinch.

We are considering MVR Import for a future version.  In the meantime, you can find the current list of supported formats here: 3D File Formats Compatible with Augment3d - Electronic Theatre Controls Inc

 Bobby Brinson John Bishop Theatermachine  We are now working on MVR import for a future version of Eos (after v3.1.0).  Would you be willing to forward us some sample MVR files from WYSIWYG R47 to help with that effort?  You can email me mattp @ etcconnect.com or upload here.

I will do some exports in increasing complexities. It would be great if we could exchange files more easily between both great tools for our industry.

Giving this a bump.  Has there been anything new regarding getting files from WYSIWYG to Augment3d?  Any plans for a plug in like there is for VWX?

Thanks

Eos v3.2.x introduced an MVR parser for importing. So a plugin is not needed. You would have WYSIWYG export an MVR formatted file to bring into Eos.

I had some success, it imported the venue and hang structures/electrics, but no fixtures.  When I import to EOS it says there are no channels in the MVR but the fixtures all have channels and most have patch data in WYG.   If I import the MVR back in to WYG all the data is there.