When i try to open any media nothing shows up in my folders. #85829

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Cynthia Poling · 2021-02-20T22:51:23+01:00

Cynthia Poling commented

2021-02-20 22:51:23 +01:00

This issue is on a windows 10 pc. The version is 2.91.2 But when i try to import any models or anything nothing shows up. But there isnt a drag and drop feature and i doubt that would work either. I want to make animations but i cant without importing these things. And to be honest im a little upset. Please fix this thank you.

This issue is on a windows 10 pc. The version is 2.91.2 But when i try to import any models or anything nothing shows up. But there isnt a drag and drop feature and i doubt that would work either. ![2021-02-20.png](https://archive.blender.org/developer/F9822952/2021-02-20.png) I want to make animations but i cant without importing these things. And to be honest im a little upset. Please fix this thank you.

Cynthia Poling commented

2021-02-20 22:51:23 +01:00

Added subscriber: @PinksDream_YT

Harley Acheson commented

2021-02-20 23:37:55 +01:00

Added subscriber: @Harley

Harley Acheson commented

2021-02-20 23:37:55 +01:00

when i try to import any models or anything

The capture you included is not from File / Import, but from File / Open. That menu item is for opening files made in blender, so ending in ".blend". Because that process is meant to only open files of that type it is only showing files that match that type. There is a button indicating that filtering is turned on:

Here is a document about opening and saving files:
https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/files/blend/open_save.html

And a document on importing and exporting:
https://docs.blender.org/manual/es/2.79/data_system/files/import_export.html

> when i try to **import** any models or anything The capture you included is not from File / Import, but from File / Open. That menu item is for opening files made in blender, so ending in ".blend". Because that process is meant to only open files of that type it is only showing files that match that type. There is a button indicating that filtering is turned on: ![Filter2.png](https://archive.blender.org/developer/F9823066/Filter2.png) Here is a document about opening and saving files: https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/files/blend/open_save.html And a document on importing and exporting: https://docs.blender.org/manual/es/2.79/data_system/files/import_export.html

Falk David commented

2021-02-22 13:21:47 +01:00

Added subscriber: @filedescriptor

Falk David commented

2021-02-22 13:21:47 +01:00

Changed status from 'Needs Triage' to: 'Archived'

Falk David closed this issue

2021-02-22 13:21:47 +01:00

Falk David commented

2021-02-22 13:21:47 +01:00

As @Harley pointed out, the File>Open dialog is meant for opening .blend files. The default filter will filter out any other files.

What you probably want is the File>Import dialog.

As @Harley pointed out, the *File*>*Open* dialog is meant for opening `.blend` files. The default filter will filter out any other files. ![image.png](https://archive.blender.org/developer/F9827702/image.png) What you probably want is the *File*>*Import* dialog.

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When i try to open any media nothing shows up in my folders. #85829