io_scene_a3d/README.md

# WIP io_scene_a3d
Blender plugin to import the proprietary model format `A3D` used by the game [Tanki Online](https://tankionline.com/en/) from [Alternativa Games](https://alternativa.games/), it is not compatible with older the formats used by the flash based Alternativa3D engine (see [this plugin by Davide Jones](https://github.com/davidejones/alternativa3d_tools) instead).

## File format
Check the wiki for file format documentation.

## Installation
### Requirments: Blender version 4.2+

Firstly download the repository by clicking the "Code" button and then "Download ZIP".
![step1](./images/step1.png)

In blender, go to Edit > Preferences and click the "add-ons" button. From there click the arrow on the top right and click "Install from disk".
![step2](./images/step2.png)

Select the zip folder you downloaded and you should be good to go.

## Demo
![A3D models used in a blender scene ready for render](./images/demo1.png)<br>
![UV and material surface showcase](./images/demo2.png)<br>
![Terrain mesh example](./images/demo3.png)