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Preliminary Steps

Learn how to set up your Enfusion project, acquire your 3D model, and import it into Blender.


1: Create Necessary Folders

To start your project correctly, create a folder specifically for your project to centralize your files and other resources.

Once this folder is created, make two subfolders:

  • One for 3D models, name it "Sources."
  • Create another subfolder within "Sources" called "Textures."

2: Create an ENFUSION Project

Start by launching the tools from the "Tools" category in Steam.

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You can right-click to add it to your Steam library.

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Once the tools are open, click "Create New Project."

Then, you can name it (without special characters) and specify the folder you created (the one named after your Enfusion project).

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New Project Creation Page When Launching the Tools

After that, click "Create," and you will arrive on the main tools page.

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Main Tools Page (for Arma Reforger, but the same for Arma 4)

Once the project is created, open it in your file explorer (Windows), and I recommend creating this folder structure:

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Reminder:

  • Rectangles represent folders.
  • Bubbles represent a file or other item.

And, of course, replace "SampleCar_01" with the name of your vehicle, following this format.

Once this is done, you can move on to the next step.

2. The 3D Model:

The next step is to find an appropriate 3D model. Here are some tips for choosing well:

  • Prefer models that come from an existing game (e.g., GTA 5 mods, which is my case) (with the permission of the base modeler DO NOT STEAL the model).
  • First-person view is frequently used in Arma, so if possible, choose a 3D model with an interior.
  • Try to find a visually appealing 3D model that already includes textures, which will simplify the process (ideally, Low Poly PBR models).
  • If nothing free meets your needs and you are of age and willing to spend some money, you can always find cool models.
  • Try to reach out to modders who might be willing to share their 3D models (notably from GTA 5 mods). NOTE: You must own GTA 5 to access the 3D models—cracks definitely don’t work.
  • There are also 3D models available on the FRM Discord: FRM Discord Link

Once you have your 3D model, you have two choices:

  • If you have a .blend file
  • If you have another file (FBX, OBJ, etc.)

If You Have a .blend File:

Simply open Blender (4.1), and once launched, click on "Open."

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Click on "Open" and Select Your .blend

Once the .blend is open, it should look like this:

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3D Model Opened in Raw Form

Don’t panic! It’s normal if your 3D model is in an ugly gray box—these are just collisions if you imported it from a game or mod. Don’t touch them; we’ll reuse them later. ^^

Once done, press Ctrl + S to save in the "export" folder we created earlier.

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Save the File You're good to go! Scroll down to proceed.

If You Have a Different File (FBX, MTL, OBJ):

Open Blender (4.1) and click on "General."

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Click on "General" Once Blender is open, select everything in the top left, right-click, and select "Delete."

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Remove Default Objects Added by Blender

Tip: You can go to "File > Default > Save Startup File" to avoid doing this every time. ^^

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Save the Default File Then, go to File > Import and select the file type of your downloaded 3D model (in my case, FBX).

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Import an FBX File Once loaded, press Ctrl + Shift + S to save in the export folder we created earlier (this step might take time).

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Select the FBX File (This Step Might Take Time, Don’t Panic)

Once loaded: Don’t panic! If the model has a big ugly gray box, it’s nothing—it’s just the collisions. Keep them; we’ll be able to reuse them.

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Once your model is loaded, press Ctrl + S to save it in the export folder.

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Save in the Export Folder

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