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| Name | 3D Studio | 3DXML |
| File extension | .3ds | .3dxml |
| Original software | 3D Studio (DOS) | |
| Binary | ■ | ■ |
| ASCII | ||
| Polygonal | ■ | ■ |
| NURBS | ||
| Solids | ||
| Smoothing groups | ■ | ■ |
| Textures, materials | ■ | ■ |
| Developer/Owner | Autodesk | Dassault Systemes |
| Description | ||
| Specification | ||
| Format features | Has a limit on the number of polygons in a single file. Today is considered obsolete | Has the ability to store information several ways, including dynamic tessellation |
| Viewing software | GLC_Player (free), MeshLab (free) | 3DXML Player (free), GLC_Player (free) |
