# Importing 3D Objects *** ### Storing Local Assets We recommend that you save your assets at the *Documents/VideoCopilot/* **Models** and **Material** folder, as that is where Element will default to link files. Storing models at that location will allow models to be accessed in the Element Model Browser. If you do not want to store a model in that location, you can manually import models via the Import button as well. ### WINDOWS: Location to store assets on Windows

### MAC: Location to store assets on Mac

*** ### MODEL BROWSER By storing your 3d assets (obj or c4d files) at one of the above locations, you will\ be able to access your model using the [Model Browser](https://www.videocopilot.net/help/element/help_files_v2/user_interface/panel_descriptions_preview_browser_etc/#model_browser). If your assets are missing after you've moved them to one of the above location, Element was\ open when you moved your 3D assets to the location, you may need to close the Element 3D window and reopen it.

### IMPORT 3D MODELS You can also import models by clicking the top left Import button in the Element scene setup, and selecting obj or c4d files.