# Model Connection

> Project inspiration in this doc: Koala Heaven
> 
> Architect: Mart Studio (<https://www.martstudio.de/>[https://www.martstudio.de/](https://www.martstudio.de/) )
> 
> Visualization: LINK

Watch the tutorial: [Architecture Design Workflow Tutorial EP.01 | Model Connection | D5 Render](https://youtu.be/x0HlZF0Zq5A?si=X7aNu8fcgzeBbn-P)

D5 Render provides two ways to connect with models: livesync plugins and direct file import options.

### Direct file import

Click the “Import” button on the top toolbar to import models.

D5 Render can directly read .skp / .fbx / .3dm / .abc / .d5a files.

![image](https://docs.d5render.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Flh7-rt.googleusercontent.com%2Fdocsz%2FAD_4nXd3XnAxjd8wi2WfoEkY93Hg7FKB2Vjb0gAqlo40kasbW9oD2SpsV4voWxFe6Qph7YGdQGex8GA7lmAPKv-1L5ayXYwxGZwGcYExtvMAuXLWrnbJwPzcWvf4rjIRBNJGX4OAev91%3Fkey%3DFj3gEvh4f7dQWs61CsH4SzuA&width=768&dpr=3&quality=100&sign=86aef859&sv=2)

### LiveSync with DCC software

Livesync plugins instantly mirror model changes into D5, making them a top pick for designers who often update their work and want to see their designs come to life in a very realistic setting.

D5 Render supports live sync with 3ds Max, Archicad, Blender, Cinema 4D, Rhino, Revit, SketchUp, and VectorWorks.

_\*Watch our workflow tutorials:_[_3ds Max_](https://youtu.be/-5O8rI0R1Jo?si=_TYsRjFsI5B-8JCy) _,_[_Blender_](https://youtu.be/Cv5wi5P5d7M?si=-HY4aYs86-O4n891) _,_[_Rhino_](https://youtu.be/SwvdVZE0e7o?si=EIEJLmxml9JF3aeB) _,_[_Revit_](https://youtu.be/K_PUGlGCSwA?si=ZpmW_k6JZK9leD1X) _,_[_SketchUp_](https://youtu.be/UpRr70m5-us?si=dNTBlZ1QyBe8V5-C) _(More tutorials are coming)_

####  \- Download and Install Plugins

You can download livesync plugins from[ www.d5render.com/download](http://www.d5render.com/download) or from the “Workflow” page in the D5 client.