Can't import new FBX models

[joecavers]

Hello,

I get the following in the Output Log whenever/however I try and import the FBX files in Lecture 99:

LogFbx: Error: Call to FbxImporter::Initialize() failed.
LogFbx: Warning: Error returned: Unexpected file type
FBXImport: Warning: Can't detect import type. No mesh is found or animation track. 
LogSlate: Window 'Message' being destroyed
LogAssetTools: Warning: Failed to import 'D:/UnrealTutorials/3 Building Escape Game/_Resources/Lecture 99/SM_DoorFrame_New.fbx'. Failed to create asset '/Game/SM_DoorFrame_New'.
Please see Output Log for details.

I’ve tried removing the old SM_Door and SM_Door_Frame models entirely from my project (Force Delete), I also tried giving the new models new names (appended _New to them) but this error shows regardless.

Any help appreciated!

J

[DanM]

I would suggest close Unreal and then use File Explorer to delete imported models. Then reopen Unreal and import the new ones. If that fails also try re-downloading the new meshes.

[joecavers]

That did it, Dan, thank you!

What was my mistake here? I thought that by deleting through the content browser, I would’ve removed all traces of the previous assets but when I looked in my project’s Content folder, there were still .uasset files there. Would like to avoid the same mistake in future.

Thanks,
Joe

[DanM]

In my experience it’s kind of flakey. I would delete in Unreal first so potential references to the asset are caught and then check it’s deleted on disk afterwards.