Name | 3D Studio | AutoCAD Drawing |
File extension | .3ds | .dwg |
Original software | 3D Studio (DOS) | AutoCAD |
Binary | ■ | |
ASCII | ||
Polygonal | ■ | ■ |
NURBS | ■ | |
Solids | ■ | |
Smoothing groups | ■ | ■ |
Textures, materials | ■ | ■ |
Developer/Owner | Autodesk | Autodesk |
Description | ||
Specification | ||
Format features | Has a limit on the number of polygons in a single file. Today is considered obsolete | Despite the « two-dimensional » AutoCAD specialization, it is possible to create solid models. Autodesk itself for three-dimensional modeling software promotes Inventor |
Viewing software | GLC_Player (free), MeshLab (free) | DWG TrueView (free), DWGSee (free) |