Model (.fbx)

Introduction

The .fbx file format can be loaded into a MonoGame Model class which can be drawn to the screen. The FlatRedBall Camera provides matrices which simplify the drawing of a Model object. Since the Model object is a native MonoGame object, it must be draw either your Game1's Draw method or in an IDrawableBatch.

Example: Loading and Drawing an .fbx file

Models can be loaded just like any other FlatRedBall file. For example, .fbx files can be dropped into Global Content Files.

Test .fbx file in Global Content Files

Once the file has been added to global content, it can be drawn in Game1.cs as shown in the following code:

protected override void Draw(GameTime gameTime)
{
    GeneratedDrawEarly(gameTime);
    FlatRedBallServices.Draw();
    GeneratedDraw(gameTime);

    var model = GlobalContent.Test;
    model.Draw(Matrix.Identity, Camera.Main.View, Camera.Main.Projection);

    base.Draw(gameTime);
}