Save & Load System

Saving Imported Meshes

The save system allows you to store imported FBX data to disk, avoiding re-import on subsequent runs.

How It Works

1. Import FBX file for the first time
2. Call "Save FBX Data" function
3. Mesh data is serialized to a save file
4. On next session, call "Load FBX Data" instead of importing

Save Function Parameters

• Save Name: Identifier for the saved data
• Save Directory: Where to store the save file
• Include Textures: Whether to save texture data

Load Function

Loading is much faster than importing:

• No FBX parsing required
• Direct procedural mesh generation
• Textures loaded from saved references
• Materials instantiated from saved data

Use Cases

• User-Generated Content: Let users import custom assets
• Level Editors: Save imported props for reuse
• Configuration Tools: Load different FBX sets
• Mod Support: Allow community-created content

Data Management

Best practices:

• Use unique save names for each FBX
• Implement versioning for save files
• Provide UI for managing saved imports
• Handle missing texture files gracefully