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# Download/Import Models

## Download/Import Models

![](/files/-LacbsX9aOxh7Cs-kmJR)

## Import Model

![Import Model Button](/files/-LbzvjrmN_jEPQP-8_Zu)

After Selecting the Import Model Button, You must click on the layout preview and drag out a box and release, to represent the imported model location.

![Empty Model Box](/files/-LpZfrU5AOSxO252PhRP)

Then select the local .xmodel file with the File Select Window

![File Select Window](/files/-M06aAglqwj0sHNNSWSX)

![Imported Model](/files/-LZSHUjEbxi_zgfe4RFy)

The imported model will be the same model type it was exported as. If the .xmodel file contains a custom Model, the imported model will also be a custom model.

A single .xmodel file can contain more than one model, allowing several models to be exported and imported together. When a multi-model file is imported, the models keep their relative positions to one another rather than being stacked on top of each other.

When importing models from another layout, you can choose which groups the imported models should be added to. If the source layout has a ruler defined, the imported model sizes are scaled to match the destination layout's ruler so they arrive at a realistic real-world size.

## Download Model

![Download Model Button](/files/-LZSHfRNk5XRpJpli5wN)

After Selecting the Download Model button, You must click and drag out a box and release on the layout screen to represent the downloaded model location.

![Empty Model Box](/files/-LpZfrU5AOSxO252PhRP)

The Model Dialog will appear where you can select the desired model you would like to insert.

![Download Model Dialog](/files/-Lc0ydhjDz2GS3RNxjhj)

The Model Download dialog supports multi-select, so you can choose several models and download them all at once.

Click Insert and Model will be added to your layout.

![ChromaFlake Model](/files/-Labsa1jWuPRSNuWZYNE)

{% hint style="info" %}
Models for supported built in model types like trees, stars, wreaths(circle model) will NOT appear in the download model dialog.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
If a model is incorrect or missing please contact the specific vendor.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
The Model Download Dialog is populated by Vendors that support the xLights project. Encourage your specific vendor to support the project if they want their models to be included.
{% endhint %}