1. File Overview

Main File	MB_KOEPOLLER-1K-10K.blend
Blender Version	5.2.0 LTS
Render Engine	Cycles
Unit System	Metric
Surface Variants	2 cleaned photo-derived variants
Mesh Resolutions	High, Mid and Low for each variant
Raw Scan	Included in a separate collection
Texture Resolution	4K cleanup textures and packed raw-scan textures

2. Collection Structure

CINEMATICS	Contains the preview cameras, lights and background plane. This collection is not required when appending the asset into another project.
KOEPOLLER O1 CLEANUP.001	Contains the three cleaned mesh resolutions for Surface Variant 01.
KOEPOLLER O2 CLEANUP.001	Contains the three cleaned mesh resolutions for Surface Variant 02.
RAW.001	Contains the original high-resolution photogrammetry mesh and its packed source material.

3. Surface Variant 01

Surface Variant 01 is stored in:

KOEPOLLER O1 CLEANUP

The collection contains:

• MB_KOEPOLLER-CLEANUP_10K — High version
• MB_KOEPOLLER-CLEANUP_5K — Mid version
• MB_KOEPOLLER-CLEANUP_1K — Low version

All three objects use:

MB_KOEPOLLER-CLEANUP_Mat-4k

4. Surface Variant 02

Surface Variant 02 is stored in:

KOEPOLLER O2 CLEANUP

The collection contains:

• MB_KOEPOLLER-02-CLEANUP_10K — High version
• MB_KOEPOLLER-02-CLEANUP_5K — Mid version
• MB_KOEPOLLER-O2-CLEANUP_1K — Low version

All three objects use:

MB_KOEPOLLER-CLEANUP_Mat02-4k

Variant 02 uses its own Diffuse map while sharing the common Normal, Metalness, Specular, Roughness, Anisotropic, Sheen, Clearcoat and Clearcoat Roughness maps.

5. Choosing the Correct Mesh Resolution

Version	Vertices	Triangles	Recommended Use
High / 10K	10,000	20,000	Close-ups, hero assets, visible crest and ornamental detail.
Mid / 5K	2,446	4,892	General archviz, cinematic environments and normal street placement.
Low / 1K	1,353	2,706 base triangles	Background objects, larger streets and repeated placement.

6. Manual LOD Workflow

The pack does not use automatic distance-based LOD switching. Choose the required mesh manually.

1. Open the selected cleanup collection.
2. Enable the required High, Mid or Low object.
3. Disable the other two resolutions in both viewport and render visibility.
4. Duplicate or link the selected object throughout the scene.
5. Use different resolutions in different parts of the environment where necessary.

Example:

• High objects near the camera.
• Mid objects on the opposite side of the street.
• Low objects in distant background areas.

7. Material System

Surface Variant 01 Material

MB_KOEPOLLER-CLEANUP_Mat-4k (2k and 1k available)

Surface Variant 02 Material

MB_KOEPOLLER-CLEANUP_Mat02-4k (2k and 1k available)

Both materials are conventional UV-mapped PBR materials based on the Principled BSDF shader.

Included Texture Channels

• Diffuse
• Normal
• Metalness
• Specular
• Roughness
• Anisotropic
• Sheen
• Clearcoat
• Clearcoat Roughness

8. Texture Color Spaces

Diffuse	sRGB
Normal	Non-Color, connected through a Normal Map node
Metalness	Non-Color
Specular	Non-Color
Roughness	Non-Color
Additional Data Maps	Non-Color

9. Using the Original Raw Scan

The original photogrammetry mesh is stored in:

RAW / MB_KOEPOLLER-RAW

Vertices	138,639
Faces	275,639
Triangles	277,277

The raw scan is primarily included for:

• Reference and comparison
• Custom retopology
• Custom texture baking
• Photogrammetry studies
• Advanced close-up workflows

Keep the RAW collection disabled during normal environment work to avoid unnecessary viewport and render overhead.

10. Appending the Asset to Another Blender File

1. Open your target Blender project.
2. Choose File > Append.
3. Select MB_KOEPOLLER-1K-10K.blend.
4. Open the Collection folder.
5. Append either KOEPOLLER O1 CLEANUP.001 or KOEPOLLER O2 CLEANUP
6. Delete or disable the mesh resolutions that are not required.

Append RAW.001 only when the source scan is specifically required.

11. Duplicating the Bollard

Independent Copy

1. Select the chosen High, Mid or Low mesh.
2. Press Shift + D.
3. Move or rotate the duplicated object.

Linked Copy

1. Select the chosen object.
2. Press Alt + D.
3. Move the linked duplicate.

Linked duplicates share mesh data and are recommended when placing many identical bollards throughout a larger environment.

12. Exporting to Another Application

The cleanup meshes use standard UVs and image-based PBR materials, making them suitable as a starting point for export.

1. Select the required cleanup mesh.
2. Apply the Bevel modifier only when the target application requires evaluated geometry.
3. Export using the preferred format.
4. Rebuild the material connections in the target application where necessary.
5. Use the supplied PBR maps with the correct color-space settings.

13. Performance Tips

• Keep the RAW collection disabled unless it is actively required.
• Use the Mid mesh as the default choice for most scenes.
• Use the High mesh only where ornamental detail is visible.
• Use the Low mesh for distant and repeated street placement.
• Use linked duplicates for repeated bollards.
• Hide the CINEMATICS collection after appending the asset.
• Use Solid View while laying out larger street scenes.
• Reduce the viewport texture limit when using many 4K assets.
• Disable unseen bollards per camera where possible.

14. Troubleshooting

The scene is slow	Disable RAW.001, use the Mid or Low mesh and hide the CINEMATICS collection.
Two mesh resolutions are visible at once	Disable the unused meshes in both viewport and render visibility. Only one resolution should normally be active per placed bollard.
Textures appear pink	Use File > External Data > Find Missing Files. The supplied textures are packed, but newly saved or replaced textures must be packed separately.
The Normal map looks incorrect	Set the Normal image to Non-Color and connect it through a Normal Map node.
The material looks too glossy	Confirm that Roughness, Metalness and other technical maps use Non-Color data.
The Low mesh becomes heavier after export	The Low mesh includes a Bevel modifier. Applying it increases the evaluated geometry. Reduce or disable the modifier before export when necessary.
The raw scan is difficult to edit	The raw mesh is included as source data and is not intended to replace the cleaned production meshes for normal scene work.
The file does not open correctly	Use Blender 5.2 LTS or a newer compatible version.

15. Support

If you need help selecting a resolution, appending the asset, using the PBR materials, working with the raw scan or preparing the model for export, please contact us through Superhive.

When requesting support, include your Blender version, the selected object name and a screenshot of the issue.