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Bug

In ArcGIS Pro, the 3D Analyst tool of 'Import 3D files' fails with OBJ file having 5 or 10 millions vertices, but works with file having 1 million vertices.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000178018
SubmittedJuly 18, 2025
Last ModifiedAugust 14, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.5.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version11.0 64 bit
StatusUnder Consideration

Workaround

Use CityEngine to drag the OBJ files as static models to a CityEngine scene and export these models to File Geodatabase or SLPK for example:

Navigate to CityEngine and import by drag and drop. Refer to the following documentation: https://doc.arcgis.com/en/cityengine/latest/help/help-import-drag-and-drop.htm for more information.

Refer to the following documentation: https://doc.arcgis.com/en/cityengine/latest/help/help-import-obj.htm for more information regarding importing OBJ (Wavefront).

Refer to the following documentation: https://doc.arcgis.com/en/cityengine/latest/help/help-export-models-overview.htm for more information regarding oh how to export a model.

Refer to the following documentation: https://doc.arcgis.com/en/cityengine/latest/get-started/cityengine-faq.htm and

https://mediaspace.esri.com/channel/ArcGIS%2BCityEngine/238781293 for more information.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000178018

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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