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| Name | 3D Studio | Solid Edge Part File |
| File extension | .3ds | .par |
| Original software | 3D Studio (DOS) | Solid Edge |
| Binary | ■ | ■ |
| ASCII | ||
| Polygonal | ■ | ■ |
| NURBS | ■ | |
| Solids | ■ | |
| Smoothing groups | ■ | ■ |
| Textures, materials | ■ | ■ |
| Developer/Owner | Autodesk | Siemens |
| Description | ||
| Specification | ||
| Format features | Has a limit on the number of polygons in a single file. Today is considered obsolete | Part file CAD system Solid Edge |
| Viewing software | GLC_Player (free), MeshLab (free) | Solid Edge Free Viewer, Delcam Exchange 2011 R2 (free) |