Name | Universal 3D File | SolidWorks Part File |
File extension | .u3d | .sldprt |
Original software | SolidWorks | |
Binary | ■ | ■ |
ASCII | ||
Polygonal | ■ | ■ |
NURBS | ■ | |
Solids | ■ | |
Smoothing groups | ■ | ■ |
Textures, materials | ■ | ■ |
Developer/Owner | 3D Industry Forum, Ecma International | Dassault Systemes |
Description | ||
Specification | Universal 3D File Format | |
Format features | Attempt to create a universal format for the exchange of 3D-data, including for publishing on the Internet. One of the successors of obsolete format WRL (VRML) | Part file CAD system SolidWorks |
Viewing software | GLC_Player (free), MeshLab (free) | SolidWorks Viewer 2011 (free), Delcam Exchange 2011 R2 (free), eDrawings (free) |