====Managing 3D Models====

You manage your list of [[ardibasics:3d model|models]] from the [[Administration Page|Administration page]].

The model list follows the same structure as all of the other [[admin lists|admin lists]] and can be used to add, update and delete your collection of 3D models and their acompanying [[ardibasics:skin|skins]].

===Adding 3D Models===

Like [[ardibasics:symbols]], 3D models in ARDI are distributed in //packages//, Each package includes one model and one or more [[ardibasics:skin|skins]].

To add a model to ARDI...

  * Download or create the package file
  * Press **Add New Model** at the bottom of the model list
  * Select the downloaded file and press **Add Model**.

The model will be uploaded, processed and added to your collection.

===Updating a 3D model===

<WRAP info>
Editing and updating the details of a 3D model are features designed for those who have some understanding of how to create new models. 

For most people, this section won't be of use and models shouldn't be updated.
</WRAP>

Click on the name of one of your installed 3D models to edit it. 

The 3D model page has two areas - one where you can //replace// your 3D model and another where you can add or update your skins.

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==Adding a Skin==

To add a skin, press 'Add New Skin'. 

Here you can choose the **name** of the skin, the **diffuse texture** and **surface texture** for the skin.

Once you've selected all three, press 'Add New Skin'.

==Updating Geometry==

If you've updated the base OBJ file for the 3D model, you can replace the model by pressing **Replace Model**, choosing the new OBJ, and hitting **Replace 3D Model** to confirm.