# Download/Import Models

## Download/Import Models

![](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-M06a2WK47QZGo1kFc1g%2F-LacbsX9aOxh7Cs-kmJR%2Fimage.png?generation=1581749161168728\&alt=media)

## Import Model

![Import Model Button](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-M06a2WK47QZGo1kFc1g%2F-LbzvjrmN_jEPQP-8_Zu%2Fimage.png?generation=1581749183532760\&alt=media)

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](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-M06a2WK47QZGo1kFc1g%2F-LpZfrU5AOSxO252PhRP%2Fimage.png?generation=1581749199570773\&alt=media)

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

![File Select Window](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-M06a2WK47QZGo1kFc1g%2F-M06aAglqwj0sHNNSWSX%2Fimage%20\(781\).png?generation=1581749201706564\&alt=media)

![Imported Model ](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-M06a2WK47QZGo1kFc1g%2F-LZSHUjEbxi_zgfe4RFy%2Fimage.png?generation=1581749170759861\&alt=media)

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](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-M06a2WK47QZGo1kFc1g%2F-LZSHfRNk5XRpJpli5wN%2Fimage.png?generation=1581749178284531\&alt=media)

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](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-M06a2WK47QZGo1kFc1g%2F-LpZfrU5AOSxO252PhRP%2Fimage.png?generation=1581749199570773\&alt=media)

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

![Download Model Dialog](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-M06a2WK47QZGo1kFc1g%2F-Lc0ydhjDz2GS3RNxjhj%2Fimage.png?generation=1581749187913475\&alt=media)

Click Insert and Model will be added to your layout.

![ChromaFlake Model](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2F-M06a2WK47QZGo1kFc1g%2F-Labsa1jWuPRSNuWZYNE%2Fimage.png?generation=1581749194750988\&alt=media)

{% 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 %}