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How to use Cinema 4D Asset Importer Plugin

A23D Cinema 4D Asset Importer plugin provides a one-click import functionality for 3D models and PBR Textures into Cinema 4D without losing any data. You can easily access this plugin from Extensions > Import A23D Assets.

If you find any difficulty in using the plugins or figure out any bugs, please get in touch with us at support@a23d.co.

This guide shows how to download, install and use this plugin. Follow these steps to download the plugin, properly install it in your Cinema 4D application and use it to import assets.

Downloading the plugin

Visit our Plugins page using this link and download the latest version of the plugin compatible with your installed Cinema 4D version.

Installing the plugin

Extract the downloaded zip file and copy the folder to:

  • C:\Users\<YourUserName>\AppData\Roaming\MAXON\Cinema 4D\<Version>\plugins on Windows
  • /Users//Library/Preferences/MAXON/Cinema 4D//plugins on macOS

Using the plugin

  1. The plugin can be called from Extensions > Import A23D Assets. image
  2. Locate the A23D Asset folder which you want to import into Cinema 4D from your computer. Click the Select Folder button from the bottom right corner. image
  3. The Asset will be imported to your Cinema 4D scene. image