obj8-to-wavefront-obj 0.0.2

A simple python script used to bulk convert X-Plane OBJ8 files with .dds/.png textures to wavefront .obj and .mtl textures.

X-Plane OBJ8 to Wavefront .obj standard

Converts X-Plane OBJ8 (.obj) files detailed here (https://developer.x-plane.com/article/obj8-file-format-specification) to Wavefront (.obj) files for use in cases outside simulation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wavefront_.obj_file), specifically designed for converting simple meshes in CSL or Model Matching Libraries quickly.

Usage

To use the library simply install using pip install obj8-to-wavefront-obj. Then import the package and use the following function:

    from obj8_to_wavefront_obj import obj8_2_wavefront
    
    input_file_path = "input.obj"
    output_file_path = "output.obj"
    
    obj8_2_wavefront(input_file_path, output_file_path, relative_path=True)

The relative_path field determines if the outputted .mtl and texture will be referenced by their full path or just their relative path. The default value is True.

What is supported?

• VT, TEXTURE, TRIS and IDX commands
• .dds and .png textures with simple .mtl conversion, where the texture covers the entire mesh

What isn't supported

• ANIMATION & TEXTURE_LIT commands
• Multiple textures

For examples of the results of using this tool see isaacbarker/bluebell-csl-wavefront-obj

DO NOT USE THIS SCRIPT ON COPYRIGHTED CONTENT