# 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.

## 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)

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 %}


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