Object names and OBJ export

 From:  Michael Gibson
6719.2 In reply to 6719.1 
Hi DesuDeus,

> Just a quick question, is that possible to assign names to group of objects (to make it easy
> to hide/show stuff in the model) while still being able to export them as separated obj?

Yes, this is possible currently by using the setting under Options > Import/Export > "Combine same named objects" checkbox (at the top).

When checked objects of the same name will be exported as one single object in the OBJ file.

When unchecked each object is exported as an individual separate object. But note though that some importers (Cinema4D is one example I believe) will automatically combine objects of the same name at import time. You would need to find out if you can adjust the import settings in your receiving program if you are running into that.


> Also it would be cool to have the ability to say that one specific group is exported as
> a single mesh (maybe using a hashtag = #)

Hmmm, I don't know - I worry about using special naming conventions to drive specific behavior - it's somewhat easy for it to get triggered accidentally.

- Michael