I have a .json model file for a custom entity imported, but I can't find a way to use it.

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I have a .json model file for a custom entity imported, but I can't find a way to use it.
Fri, 04/17/2020 - 19:10 (edited)

I have a .json file for a custom entity made and imported, but when I click "Entity model:" in the Living entity tab, the custom model does not appear.

The only things that appear are 'BUILT IN' models.

I have tried using other file formats and relaunching the program. I have found a similar issue here: https://mcreator.net/tracker/issue/55652 but I am still very unclear.

How can I use my model?

Edited by Zachmine77 on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 19:10
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I've been doing some…
Fri, 04/17/2020 - 19:25

I've been doing some searching.

It seems that I have to export my model with '*.java' extension. The editor that I am using, Blockbench, does not export projects as .java files.

Unless I am missing something, I am a bit disappointed because I put some good work into the model. Then again, if there is a way to export models as a .java file, I would really like to know.

Perhaps maybe a recommended model editor?

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Another update, MCreator can…
Fri, 04/17/2020 - 19:47

Another update,

MCreator can export files as .java, the conversion works! but it does not save textures. This is good news.

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"MCreator can export-" …
Fri, 04/17/2020 - 19:48

"MCreator can export-"
*BlockBench can export-

I suggest you check our…
Sat, 04/18/2020 - 08:25

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This tutorial collection contains some useful Blockbench related tutorials 

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If you haven't done it yet,…
Thu, 12/08/2022 - 21:59

If you haven't done it yet, convert the project to "Modded Entity", then go to File>Export>Export Java Entity.