Name | 3D Studio | Creo Part File |
File extension | .3ds | .prt |
Original software | 3D Studio (DOS) | Creo (Pro/ENGINEER) |
Binary | ■ | ■ |
ASCII | ||
Polygonal | ■ | ■ |
NURBS | ■ | |
Solids | ■ | |
Smoothing groups | ■ | ■ |
Textures, materials | ■ | ■ |
Developer/Owner | Autodesk | PTC |
Description | ||
Specification | ||
Format features | Has a limit on the number of polygons in a single file. Today is considered obsolete | |
Viewing software | GLC_Player (free), MeshLab (free) | Creo Elements/View Express (free), Delcam Exchange 2012 (free) |