3d models not rendering

Layout 3D Models
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Using 5.1.6 on Windows 10 and 3D models will not render in Kicad. I know this is a common topic but after hours of searching I still can’t find a solution.

Not in the 3d Viewer

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Not in the preview

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Or the Footprint Viewer

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I’m 99.9% sure my library is fine however because when I use FreeCad step up all the 3d Models show with no issues.

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Further more it used to kind of work 2 weeks ago, the previews of individual footprints never worked but they did show in the 3d viewer for the board.

About the only thing I can think that I have changed is I changed some securities settings in windows to make myself the owner of the kicad folder. I kind of doubt that has anything to do with this though.

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Something looks stranger with the second image too… silk and cooper does is not rendering the track lines… ?..

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The first thing to check is KISYS3DMOD path variable. Does it really point to the wanted location?

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I had the same/similar problem and posted this at mid-page.

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Judging by the wonky silkscreen on the second image, it could be something graphics driver related. Try a reboot. :safety_vest:

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