Grasshopper Exporter

How to install

1. Download and unzip the ZIP file.
2. Move the DLL and GHA files to Grasshopper's Components folder, which you can get to from File → Special Folders → Components folder, or you can navigate to it manually: C:\Program Files\Rhinoceros 4.0\Plug-ins\Grasshopper\Components\
3. Right-click the DLL and the GHA files and select Unblock.
4. Restart Grasshopper.
5. The exporter should now be available under the S tab.

How to use

1. You will need these components in your Grasshopper Canvas:
   • The Sketchfab Exporter, found in its own component tab
   • Model geometry
   • Optional: colors / textures / object attributes
   • A boolean toggle to activate the exporter
   • Your API token
   • Text for a model title (required), description, and tags (optional)
   • A folder path to store temporary model files
   • Optional for Pro members: a boolean toggle for setting Private
   • Optional for Pro members with Private enabled: text for a model password
2. Use the boolean toggle as the Run input, but don't set it to true until you're ready!
3. Use your model geometry as the Geo input, meshes are preferred.
4. Optional: use your colors as the Att input, or more advanced textures and object attributes if you have additional plug-ins
5. Use your API token text as the Tkn input.
6. Use your Folder Path as the Dir input.
7. Use your Title, Description, and Tag text as the Ttl, Dsc, and tgs inputs, respectively.
8. Optional: use your boolean toggle and password text as the Prv and PW inputs, respectively.
9. Change your Run boolean to True to convert your model and start the upload!

When the upload is complete, you can view your model on Sketchfab, adjust rendering settings, and save the default view.

For more detailed instructions and other information, visit the blog or watch the video above.