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| Name | Polygon Model File | 3DXML |
| File extension | .ply | .3dxml |
| Original software | ||
| Binary | ■ | ■ |
| ASCII | ■ | |
| Polygonal | ■ | ■ |
| NURBS | ||
| Solids | ||
| Smoothing groups | ■ | |
| Textures, materials | ■ | |
| Developer/Owner | Dassault Systemes | |
| Description | ||
| Specification | PLY - Polygon File Format | |
| Format features | Amoung with STL, it is one of the most simple formats for storing polygonal information | Has the ability to store information several ways, including dynamic tessellation |
| Viewing software | GLC_Player (free), MeshLab (free) | 3DXML Player (free), GLC_Player (free) |
