.. _Import and Load FBX Actions:

Import And Load FBX Actions
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This wrapper operator will import FBX actions without mesh / armature. (It works by removing the unnecessary data after import)


.. note::

    - You have the option to use Better FBX if you have Better FBX installed. 

.. image:: /images/FBXImport.webp



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Action Commander
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Load To Object
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Load the action to the object.

Purge Orphan Data
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Purge orphan data after importing.


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Action Rename
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Use file name as action Name
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Imported action will be renamed to it's file name.


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FBX Importer
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Built-In 
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Use and forward the import settings in the default Blender FBX importer.

Better FBX
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Use and forward the import settings using the `Better FBX Addon <https://blendermarket.com/products/better-fbx-importer--exporter>`_.

(Only usable if you have better FBX)

.. note::

   - Better FBX is an paid addon made by `Mesh Online <https://blendermarket.com/creators/meshonline>`_.

   - If you do not have Better FBX installed and you choosed Better FBX, the below will be displayed.

   .. image:: /images/BetterFBX.webp


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Import Settings
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All the settings that is forwarded to the operator.

For more info kindly refer to: 

Built-In: `Blender Manual <https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/2.80/addons/io_scene_fbx.html>`_

Better FBX: `Better FBX <https://www.mesh-online.net/fbx.html>`_

.. image:: /images/BuiltinSettings.webp