You can't do that.

You have to Import the OBJ by right clicking on the window below the render window, a pop-up called 'Add' will appear, then select Objects > Mesh, click on the newly created node, and it should work.

You can also download the manual from the site here too, you would really need ...

Thanks for the replies. I will try OBJ again, and I managed to get the manual so I will have a look.

I don't know of anyone off-hand who could write a plugin for either Poser or DS, but I would think it would be a worthwhile project as they have a very large number of users between them.

Is it possible to import RIB or DAE into Octane at present. I tried to download the manual, but Adobe crashed, and it is dated October last year anyway.

Has this been made possible yet, and if not, when is it expected?

It would seem to be very difficult to build a scene using just OBJs, or is ...