01
Put the DAE in the level
Unzip the handoff. Copy the DAE into levels/<level>/art/shapes/. Keep related texture files and material definitions in paths the model expects.
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From DAE to level.
The dashboard prepares a model and placement example. Finish the import and validate the asset in World Editor.
The install path
LEVEL ASSET FOLDERCopy the exported shape into your level's art folder. The prop settings page generates this path from your level and prop names.
levels/<level>/art/shapes/<prop>.dae
The placement example points to /levels/<level>/art/shapes/<prop>.dae.
02
Add it as a TSStatic
Open the level in World Editor, find or import the shape, place it as a TSStatic, and use the placement JSON as a starting point if helpful.
03
Check, save, reload
Confirm the prop appears at the right scale and orientation, materials resolve, and collision behaves correctly. Save and reload the level to verify it persists.
Authoring checks that matter
BEFORE EXPORTMaterials
DAE material names should match BeamNG material targets such as mapTo. Keep referenced textures available to the level.
Collision
Use a simple dedicated collision mesh when gameplay needs physical contact. Use no collision for decorative assets where appropriate.
Scale & origin
Apply transforms in the authoring tool and place the origin deliberately. Confirm the model size and orientation after import.
LOD & performance
Detailed or large objects may need simpler collision and authored LODs. Avoid visible-mesh collision when a dedicated collider is suitable.
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