Name | 3D Studio | SolidWorks Part File |
File extension | .3ds | .sldprt |
Original software | 3D Studio (DOS) | SolidWorks |
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 | Part file CAD system SolidWorks |
Viewing software | GLC_Player (free), MeshLab (free) | SolidWorks Viewer 2011 (free), Delcam Exchange 2011 R2 (free), eDrawings (free) |