voxcity 0.7.0__py3-none-any.whl → 1.0.13__py3-none-any.whl

voxcity/exporter/magicavoxel.py

@@ -1,334 +1,334 @@
-"""
-Module for handling MagicaVoxel .vox files.
-
-This module provides functionality for converting 3D numpy arrays to MagicaVoxel .vox files,
-including color mapping and splitting large models into smaller chunks.
-
-The module handles:
-- Color map conversion and optimization
-- Large model splitting into MagicaVoxel-compatible chunks
-- Custom palette creation
-- Coordinate system transformation
-- Batch export of multiple .vox files
-
-Key Features:
-- Supports models larger than MagicaVoxel's 256³ size limit
-- Automatic color palette optimization
-- Preserves color mapping across chunks
-- Handles coordinate system differences between numpy and MagicaVoxel
-"""
-
-# Required imports for voxel file handling and array manipulation
-import numpy as np
-from pyvox.models import Vox
-from pyvox.writer import VoxWriter
-import os
-from ..visualizer import get_voxel_color_map
-
-def convert_colormap_and_array(original_map, original_array):
-    """
-    Convert a color map with arbitrary indices to sequential indices starting from 0
-    and update the corresponding 3D numpy array.
-    
-    This function optimizes the color mapping by:
-    1. Converting arbitrary color indices to sequential ones
-    2. Creating a new mapping that preserves color relationships
-    3. Updating the voxel array to use the new sequential indices
-    
-    Args:
-        original_map (dict): Dictionary with integer keys and RGB color value lists.
-            Each key is a color index, and each value is a list of [R,G,B] values.
-        original_array (numpy.ndarray): 3D array with integer values corresponding to color map keys.
-            The array contains indices that match the keys in original_map.
-        
-    Returns:
-        tuple: (new_color_map, new_array)
-            - new_color_map (dict): Color map with sequential indices starting from 0
-            - new_array (numpy.ndarray): Updated array with new sequential indices
-    
-    Example:
-        >>> color_map = {5: [255,0,0], 10: [0,255,0]}
-        >>> array = np.array([[[5,10],[10,5]]])
-        >>> new_map, new_array = convert_colormap_and_array(color_map, array)
-        >>> print(new_map)
-        {0: [255,0,0], 1: [0,255,0]}
-    """
-    # Get all the keys and sort them
-    keys = sorted(original_map.keys())
-    
-    # Create mapping from old indices to new indices
-    old_to_new = {old_idx: new_idx for new_idx, old_idx in enumerate(keys)}
-    
-    # Create new color map with sequential indices
-    new_map = {}
-    for new_idx, old_idx in enumerate(keys):
-        new_map[new_idx] = original_map[old_idx]
-    
-    # Create a copy of the original array
-    new_array = original_array.copy()
-    
-    # Replace old indices with new ones in the array
-    for old_idx, new_idx in old_to_new.items():
-        new_array[original_array == old_idx] = new_idx
-    
-    return new_map, new_array
-
-def create_custom_palette(color_map):
-    """
-    Create a palette array from a color map dictionary suitable for MagicaVoxel format.
-    
-    This function:
-    1. Creates a 256x4 RGBA palette array
-    2. Sets full opacity (alpha=255) for all colors by default
-    3. Reserves index 0 for transparent black (void)
-    4. Maps colors sequentially starting from index 1
-    
-    Args:
-        color_map (dict): Dictionary mapping indices to RGB color values.
-            Each value should be a list of 3 integers [R,G,B] in range 0-255.
-        
-    Returns:
-        numpy.ndarray: 256x4 array containing RGBA color values.
-            - Shape: (256, 4)
-            - Type: uint8
-            - Format: [R,G,B,A] for each color
-            - Index 0: [0,0,0,0] (transparent)
-            - Indices 1-255: Colors from color_map with alpha=255
-    """
-    # Initialize empty palette with alpha channel
-    palette = np.zeros((256, 4), dtype=np.uint8)
-    palette[:, 3] = 255  # Set alpha to 255 for all colors
-    palette[0] = [0, 0, 0, 0]  # Set the first color to transparent black
-    
-    # Fill palette with RGB values from color map
-    for i, color in enumerate(color_map.values(), start=1):
-        palette[i, :3] = color
-    return palette
-
-def create_mapping(color_map):
-    """
-    Create a mapping from color map keys to sequential indices for MagicaVoxel compatibility.
-    
-    Creates a mapping that:
-    - Reserves index 0 for void space
-    - Reserves index 1 (typically for special use)
-    - Maps colors sequentially starting from index 2
-    
-    Args:
-        color_map (dict): Dictionary mapping indices to RGB color values.
-            The keys can be any integers, they will be remapped sequentially.
-        
-    Returns:
-        dict: Mapping from original indices to sequential indices starting at 2.
-            Example: {original_index1: 2, original_index2: 3, ...}
-    """
-    # Create mapping starting at index 2 (0 is void, 1 is reserved)
-    return {value: i+2 for i, value in enumerate(color_map.keys())}
-
-def split_array(array, max_size=255):
-    """
-    Split a 3D array into smaller chunks that fit within MagicaVoxel size limits.
-    
-    This function handles large voxel models by:
-    1. Calculating required splits in each dimension
-    2. Dividing the model into chunks of max_size or smaller
-    3. Yielding each chunk with its position information
-    
-    Args:
-        array (numpy.ndarray): 3D array to split.
-            Can be any size, will be split into chunks of max_size or smaller.
-        max_size (int, optional): Maximum size allowed for each dimension.
-            Defaults to 255 (MagicaVoxel's limit is 256).
-        
-    Yields:
-        tuple: (sub_array, (i,j,k))
-            - sub_array: numpy.ndarray of size <= max_size in each dimension
-            - (i,j,k): tuple of indices indicating chunk position in the original model
-    
-    Example:
-        >>> array = np.ones((300, 300, 300))
-        >>> for chunk, (i,j,k) in split_array(array):
-        ...     print(f"Chunk at position {i},{j},{k} has shape {chunk.shape}")
-    """
-    # Calculate number of splits needed in each dimension
-    x, y, z = array.shape
-    x_splits = (x + max_size - 1) // max_size
-    y_splits = (y + max_size - 1) // max_size
-    z_splits = (z + max_size - 1) // max_size
-
-    # Iterate through all possible chunk positions
-    for i in range(x_splits):
-        for j in range(y_splits):
-            for k in range(z_splits):
-                # Calculate chunk boundaries
-                x_start, x_end = i * max_size, min((i + 1) * max_size, x)
-                y_start, y_end = j * max_size, min((j + 1) * max_size, y)
-                z_start, z_end = k * max_size, min((k + 1) * max_size, z)
-                yield (
-                    array[x_start:x_end, y_start:y_end, z_start:z_end],
-                    (i, j, k)
-                )
-
-def numpy_to_vox(array, color_map, output_file):
-    """
-    Convert a numpy array to a MagicaVoxel .vox file.
-    
-    This function handles the complete conversion process:
-    1. Creates a custom color palette from the color map
-    2. Generates value mapping for voxel indices
-    3. Transforms coordinates to match MagicaVoxel's system
-    4. Saves the model in .vox format
-    
-    Args:
-        array (numpy.ndarray): 3D array containing voxel data.
-            Values should correspond to keys in color_map.
-        color_map (dict): Dictionary mapping indices to RGB color values.
-            Each value should be a list of [R,G,B] values (0-255).
-        output_file (str): Path to save the .vox file.
-            Will overwrite if file exists.
-        
-    Returns:
-        tuple: (value_mapping, palette, shape)
-            - value_mapping: dict mapping original indices to MagicaVoxel indices
-            - palette: numpy.ndarray of shape (256,4) containing RGBA values
-            - shape: tuple of (width, height, depth) of the output model
-    
-    Note:
-        - Coordinates are transformed to match MagicaVoxel's coordinate system
-        - Z-axis is flipped and axes are reordered in the process
-    """
-    # Create color palette and value mapping
-    palette = create_custom_palette(color_map)
-    value_mapping = create_mapping(color_map)
-    value_mapping[0] = 0  # Ensure 0 maps to 0 (void)
-
-    # Transform array to match MagicaVoxel coordinate system
-    array_flipped = np.flip(array, axis=2)  # Flip Z axis
-    array_transposed = np.transpose(array_flipped, (1, 2, 0))  # Reorder axes
-    mapped_array = np.vectorize(value_mapping.get)(array_transposed, 0)
-
-    # Create and save vox file
-    vox = Vox.from_dense(mapped_array.astype(np.uint8))
-    vox.palette = palette
-    VoxWriter(output_file, vox).write()
-
-    return value_mapping, palette, array_transposed.shape
-
-def export_large_voxel_model(array, color_map, output_prefix, max_size=255, base_filename='chunk'):
-    """
-    Export a large voxel model by splitting it into multiple .vox files.
-    
-    This function handles models of any size by:
-    1. Creating the output directory if needed
-    2. Splitting the model into manageable chunks
-    3. Saving each chunk as a separate .vox file
-    4. Maintaining consistent color mapping across all chunks
-    
-    Args:
-        array (numpy.ndarray): 3D array containing voxel data.
-            Can be any size, will be split into chunks if needed.
-        color_map (dict): Dictionary mapping indices to RGB color values.
-            Each value should be a list of [R,G,B] values (0-255).
-        output_prefix (str): Directory to save the .vox files.
-            Will be created if it doesn't exist.
-        max_size (int, optional): Maximum size allowed for each dimension.
-            Defaults to 255 (MagicaVoxel's limit is 256).
-        base_filename (str, optional): Base name for the output files.
-            Defaults to 'chunk'. Final filenames will be {base_filename}_{i}_{j}_{k}.vox
-        
-    Returns:
-        tuple: (value_mapping, palette)
-            - value_mapping: dict mapping original indices to MagicaVoxel indices
-            - palette: numpy.ndarray of shape (256,4) containing RGBA values
-    
-    Example:
-        >>> array = np.ones((500,500,500))
-        >>> color_map = {1: [255,0,0]}
-        >>> export_large_voxel_model(array, color_map, "output/model")
-        # Creates files like: output/model/chunk_0_0_0.vox, chunk_0_0_1.vox, etc.
-    """
-    # Create output directory if it doesn't exist
-    os.makedirs(output_prefix, exist_ok=True)
-
-    # Process each chunk of the model
-    for sub_array, (i, j, k) in split_array(array, max_size):
-        output_file = f"{output_prefix}/{base_filename}_{i}_{j}_{k}.vox"
-        value_mapping, palette, shape = numpy_to_vox(sub_array, color_map, output_file)
-        print(f"Chunk {i}_{j}_{k} saved as {output_file}")
-        print(f"Shape: {shape}")
-
-    return value_mapping, palette
-
-def export_magicavoxel_vox(array, output_dir, base_filename='chunk', voxel_color_map=None):
-    """
-    Export a voxel model to MagicaVoxel .vox format.
-    
-    This is the main entry point for voxel model export. It handles:
-    1. Color map management (using default if none provided)
-    2. Color index optimization
-    3. Large model splitting and export
-    4. Progress reporting
-    
-    Args:
-        array (numpy.ndarray | VoxCity): 3D array containing voxel data or a VoxCity instance.
-            When a VoxCity is provided, its voxel classes are exported.
-        output_dir (str): Directory to save the .vox files.
-            Will be created if it doesn't exist.
-        base_filename (str, optional): Base name for the output files.
-            Defaults to 'chunk'. Used when model is split into multiple files.
-        voxel_color_map (dict, optional): Dictionary mapping indices to RGB color values.
-            If None, uses default color map from visualizer.
-            Each value should be a list of [R,G,B] values (0-255).
-    
-    Note:
-        - Large models are automatically split into multiple files
-        - Color mapping is optimized and made sequential
-        - Progress information is printed to stdout
-    """
-    # Accept VoxCity instance as first argument
-    try:
-        from ..models import VoxCity as _VoxCity
-        if isinstance(array, _VoxCity):
-            array = array.voxels.classes
-    except Exception:
-        pass
-
-    # Use default color map if none provided
-    if voxel_color_map is None:
-        voxel_color_map = get_voxel_color_map()
-    
-    # Convert color map and array to sequential indices
-    converted_voxel_color_map, converted_array = convert_colormap_and_array(voxel_color_map, array)
-
-    # Export the model and print confirmation
-    value_mapping, palette = export_large_voxel_model(converted_array, converted_voxel_color_map, output_dir, base_filename=base_filename)
-    print(f"\tvox files was successfully exported in {output_dir}")
-
-
-class MagicaVoxelExporter:
-    """Exporter adapter to write VoxCity voxels as MagicaVoxel .vox chunks.
-
-    Accepts either a VoxCity instance (uses `voxels.classes`) or a raw 3D numpy array.
-    """
-
-    def export(self, obj, output_directory: str, base_filename: str, **kwargs):
-        import numpy as _np
-        os.makedirs(output_directory, exist_ok=True)
-        try:
-            from ..models import VoxCity as _VoxCity
-            if isinstance(obj, _VoxCity):
-                export_magicavoxel_vox(
-                    obj.voxels.classes,
-                    output_directory,
-                    base_filename,
-                    voxel_color_map=kwargs.get("voxel_color_map"),
-                )
-                return output_directory
-        except Exception:
-            pass
-
-        if isinstance(obj, _np.ndarray) and obj.ndim == 3:
-            export_magicavoxel_vox(obj, output_directory, base_filename, voxel_color_map=kwargs.get("voxel_color_map"))
-            return output_directory
-
+"""
+Module for handling MagicaVoxel .vox files.
+
+This module provides functionality for converting 3D numpy arrays to MagicaVoxel .vox files,
+including color mapping and splitting large models into smaller chunks.
+
+The module handles:
+- Color map conversion and optimization
+- Large model splitting into MagicaVoxel-compatible chunks
+- Custom palette creation
+- Coordinate system transformation
+- Batch export of multiple .vox files
+
+Key Features:
+- Supports models larger than MagicaVoxel's 256³ size limit
+- Automatic color palette optimization
+- Preserves color mapping across chunks
+- Handles coordinate system differences between numpy and MagicaVoxel
+"""
+
+# Required imports for voxel file handling and array manipulation
+import numpy as np
+from pyvox.models import Vox
+from pyvox.writer import VoxWriter
+import os
+from ..visualizer import get_voxel_color_map
+
+def convert_colormap_and_array(original_map, original_array):
+    """
+    Convert a color map with arbitrary indices to sequential indices starting from 0
+    and update the corresponding 3D numpy array.
+    
+    This function optimizes the color mapping by:
+    1. Converting arbitrary color indices to sequential ones
+    2. Creating a new mapping that preserves color relationships
+    3. Updating the voxel array to use the new sequential indices
+    
+    Args:
+        original_map (dict): Dictionary with integer keys and RGB color value lists.
+            Each key is a color index, and each value is a list of [R,G,B] values.
+        original_array (numpy.ndarray): 3D array with integer values corresponding to color map keys.
+            The array contains indices that match the keys in original_map.
+        
+    Returns:
+        tuple: (new_color_map, new_array)
+            - new_color_map (dict): Color map with sequential indices starting from 0
+            - new_array (numpy.ndarray): Updated array with new sequential indices
+    
+    Example:
+        >>> color_map = {5: [255,0,0], 10: [0,255,0]}
+        >>> array = np.array([[[5,10],[10,5]]])
+        >>> new_map, new_array = convert_colormap_and_array(color_map, array)
+        >>> print(new_map)
+        {0: [255,0,0], 1: [0,255,0]}
+    """
+    # Get all the keys and sort them
+    keys = sorted(original_map.keys())
+    
+    # Create mapping from old indices to new indices
+    old_to_new = {old_idx: new_idx for new_idx, old_idx in enumerate(keys)}
+    
+    # Create new color map with sequential indices
+    new_map = {}
+    for new_idx, old_idx in enumerate(keys):
+        new_map[new_idx] = original_map[old_idx]
+    
+    # Create a copy of the original array
+    new_array = original_array.copy()
+    
+    # Replace old indices with new ones in the array
+    for old_idx, new_idx in old_to_new.items():
+        new_array[original_array == old_idx] = new_idx
+    
+    return new_map, new_array
+
+def create_custom_palette(color_map):
+    """
+    Create a palette array from a color map dictionary suitable for MagicaVoxel format.
+    
+    This function:
+    1. Creates a 256x4 RGBA palette array
+    2. Sets full opacity (alpha=255) for all colors by default
+    3. Reserves index 0 for transparent black (void)
+    4. Maps colors sequentially starting from index 1
+    
+    Args:
+        color_map (dict): Dictionary mapping indices to RGB color values.
+            Each value should be a list of 3 integers [R,G,B] in range 0-255.
+        
+    Returns:
+        numpy.ndarray: 256x4 array containing RGBA color values.
+            - Shape: (256, 4)
+            - Type: uint8
+            - Format: [R,G,B,A] for each color
+            - Index 0: [0,0,0,0] (transparent)
+            - Indices 1-255: Colors from color_map with alpha=255
+    """
+    # Initialize empty palette with alpha channel
+    palette = np.zeros((256, 4), dtype=np.uint8)
+    palette[:, 3] = 255  # Set alpha to 255 for all colors
+    palette[0] = [0, 0, 0, 0]  # Set the first color to transparent black
+    
+    # Fill palette with RGB values from color map
+    for i, color in enumerate(color_map.values(), start=1):
+        palette[i, :3] = color
+    return palette
+
+def create_mapping(color_map):
+    """
+    Create a mapping from color map keys to sequential indices for MagicaVoxel compatibility.
+    
+    Creates a mapping that:
+    - Reserves index 0 for void space
+    - Reserves index 1 (typically for special use)
+    - Maps colors sequentially starting from index 2
+    
+    Args:
+        color_map (dict): Dictionary mapping indices to RGB color values.
+            The keys can be any integers, they will be remapped sequentially.
+        
+    Returns:
+        dict: Mapping from original indices to sequential indices starting at 2.
+            Example: {original_index1: 2, original_index2: 3, ...}
+    """
+    # Create mapping starting at index 2 (0 is void, 1 is reserved)
+    return {value: i+2 for i, value in enumerate(color_map.keys())}
+
+def split_array(array, max_size=255):
+    """
+    Split a 3D array into smaller chunks that fit within MagicaVoxel size limits.
+    
+    This function handles large voxel models by:
+    1. Calculating required splits in each dimension
+    2. Dividing the model into chunks of max_size or smaller
+    3. Yielding each chunk with its position information
+    
+    Args:
+        array (numpy.ndarray): 3D array to split.
+            Can be any size, will be split into chunks of max_size or smaller.
+        max_size (int, optional): Maximum size allowed for each dimension.
+            Defaults to 255 (MagicaVoxel's limit is 256).
+        
+    Yields:
+        tuple: (sub_array, (i,j,k))
+            - sub_array: numpy.ndarray of size <= max_size in each dimension
+            - (i,j,k): tuple of indices indicating chunk position in the original model
+    
+    Example:
+        >>> array = np.ones((300, 300, 300))
+        >>> for chunk, (i,j,k) in split_array(array):
+        ...     print(f"Chunk at position {i},{j},{k} has shape {chunk.shape}")
+    """
+    # Calculate number of splits needed in each dimension
+    x, y, z = array.shape
+    x_splits = (x + max_size - 1) // max_size
+    y_splits = (y + max_size - 1) // max_size
+    z_splits = (z + max_size - 1) // max_size
+
+    # Iterate through all possible chunk positions
+    for i in range(x_splits):
+        for j in range(y_splits):
+            for k in range(z_splits):
+                # Calculate chunk boundaries
+                x_start, x_end = i * max_size, min((i + 1) * max_size, x)
+                y_start, y_end = j * max_size, min((j + 1) * max_size, y)
+                z_start, z_end = k * max_size, min((k + 1) * max_size, z)
+                yield (
+                    array[x_start:x_end, y_start:y_end, z_start:z_end],
+                    (i, j, k)
+                )
+
+def numpy_to_vox(array, color_map, output_file):
+    """
+    Convert a numpy array to a MagicaVoxel .vox file.
+    
+    This function handles the complete conversion process:
+    1. Creates a custom color palette from the color map
+    2. Generates value mapping for voxel indices
+    3. Transforms coordinates to match MagicaVoxel's system
+    4. Saves the model in .vox format
+    
+    Args:
+        array (numpy.ndarray): 3D array containing voxel data.
+            Values should correspond to keys in color_map.
+        color_map (dict): Dictionary mapping indices to RGB color values.
+            Each value should be a list of [R,G,B] values (0-255).
+        output_file (str): Path to save the .vox file.
+            Will overwrite if file exists.
+        
+    Returns:
+        tuple: (value_mapping, palette, shape)
+            - value_mapping: dict mapping original indices to MagicaVoxel indices
+            - palette: numpy.ndarray of shape (256,4) containing RGBA values
+            - shape: tuple of (width, height, depth) of the output model
+    
+    Note:
+        - Coordinates are transformed to match MagicaVoxel's coordinate system
+        - Z-axis is flipped and axes are reordered in the process
+    """
+    # Create color palette and value mapping
+    palette = create_custom_palette(color_map)
+    value_mapping = create_mapping(color_map)
+    value_mapping[0] = 0  # Ensure 0 maps to 0 (void)
+
+    # Transform array to match MagicaVoxel coordinate system
+    array_flipped = np.flip(array, axis=2)  # Flip Z axis
+    array_transposed = np.transpose(array_flipped, (1, 2, 0))  # Reorder axes
+    mapped_array = np.vectorize(value_mapping.get)(array_transposed, 0)
+
+    # Create and save vox file
+    vox = Vox.from_dense(mapped_array.astype(np.uint8))
+    vox.palette = palette
+    VoxWriter(output_file, vox).write()
+
+    return value_mapping, palette, array_transposed.shape
+
+def export_large_voxel_model(array, color_map, output_prefix, max_size=255, base_filename='chunk'):
+    """
+    Export a large voxel model by splitting it into multiple .vox files.
+    
+    This function handles models of any size by:
+    1. Creating the output directory if needed
+    2. Splitting the model into manageable chunks
+    3. Saving each chunk as a separate .vox file
+    4. Maintaining consistent color mapping across all chunks
+    
+    Args:
+        array (numpy.ndarray): 3D array containing voxel data.
+            Can be any size, will be split into chunks if needed.
+        color_map (dict): Dictionary mapping indices to RGB color values.
+            Each value should be a list of [R,G,B] values (0-255).
+        output_prefix (str): Directory to save the .vox files.
+            Will be created if it doesn't exist.
+        max_size (int, optional): Maximum size allowed for each dimension.
+            Defaults to 255 (MagicaVoxel's limit is 256).
+        base_filename (str, optional): Base name for the output files.
+            Defaults to 'chunk'. Final filenames will be {base_filename}_{i}_{j}_{k}.vox
+        
+    Returns:
+        tuple: (value_mapping, palette)
+            - value_mapping: dict mapping original indices to MagicaVoxel indices
+            - palette: numpy.ndarray of shape (256,4) containing RGBA values
+    
+    Example:
+        >>> array = np.ones((500,500,500))
+        >>> color_map = {1: [255,0,0]}
+        >>> export_large_voxel_model(array, color_map, "output/model")
+        # Creates files like: output/model/chunk_0_0_0.vox, chunk_0_0_1.vox, etc.
+    """
+    # Create output directory if it doesn't exist
+    os.makedirs(output_prefix, exist_ok=True)
+
+    # Process each chunk of the model
+    for sub_array, (i, j, k) in split_array(array, max_size):
+        output_file = f"{output_prefix}/{base_filename}_{i}_{j}_{k}.vox"
+        value_mapping, palette, shape = numpy_to_vox(sub_array, color_map, output_file)
+        print(f"Chunk {i}_{j}_{k} saved as {output_file}")
+        print(f"Shape: {shape}")
+
+    return value_mapping, palette
+
+def export_magicavoxel_vox(array, output_dir, base_filename='chunk', voxel_color_map=None):
+    """
+    Export a voxel model to MagicaVoxel .vox format.
+    
+    This is the main entry point for voxel model export. It handles:
+    1. Color map management (using default if none provided)
+    2. Color index optimization
+    3. Large model splitting and export
+    4. Progress reporting
+    
+    Args:
+        array (numpy.ndarray | VoxCity): 3D array containing voxel data or a VoxCity instance.
+            When a VoxCity is provided, its voxel classes are exported.
+        output_dir (str): Directory to save the .vox files.
+            Will be created if it doesn't exist.
+        base_filename (str, optional): Base name for the output files.
+            Defaults to 'chunk'. Used when model is split into multiple files.
+        voxel_color_map (dict, optional): Dictionary mapping indices to RGB color values.
+            If None, uses default color map from visualizer.
+            Each value should be a list of [R,G,B] values (0-255).
+    
+    Note:
+        - Large models are automatically split into multiple files
+        - Color mapping is optimized and made sequential
+        - Progress information is printed to stdout
+    """
+    # Accept VoxCity instance as first argument
+    try:
+        from ..models import VoxCity as _VoxCity
+        if isinstance(array, _VoxCity):
+            array = array.voxels.classes
+    except Exception:
+        pass
+
+    # Use default color map if none provided
+    if voxel_color_map is None:
+        voxel_color_map = get_voxel_color_map()
+    
+    # Convert color map and array to sequential indices
+    converted_voxel_color_map, converted_array = convert_colormap_and_array(voxel_color_map, array)
+
+    # Export the model and print confirmation
+    value_mapping, palette = export_large_voxel_model(converted_array, converted_voxel_color_map, output_dir, base_filename=base_filename)
+    print(f"\tvox files was successfully exported in {output_dir}")
+
+
+class MagicaVoxelExporter:
+    """Exporter adapter to write VoxCity voxels as MagicaVoxel .vox chunks.
+
+    Accepts either a VoxCity instance (uses `voxels.classes`) or a raw 3D numpy array.
+    """
+
+    def export(self, obj, output_directory: str, base_filename: str, **kwargs):
+        import numpy as _np
+        os.makedirs(output_directory, exist_ok=True)
+        try:
+            from ..models import VoxCity as _VoxCity
+            if isinstance(obj, _VoxCity):
+                export_magicavoxel_vox(
+                    obj.voxels.classes,
+                    output_directory,
+                    base_filename,
+                    voxel_color_map=kwargs.get("voxel_color_map"),
+                )
+                return output_directory
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+
+        if isinstance(obj, _np.ndarray) and obj.ndim == 3:
+            export_magicavoxel_vox(obj, output_directory, base_filename, voxel_color_map=kwargs.get("voxel_color_map"))
+            return output_directory
+
         raise TypeError("MagicaVoxelExporter.export expects VoxCity or a 3D numpy array")