Name | Polygon Model File | STEP |
File extension | .ply | .stp, .step |
Original software | ||
Binary | ■ | ■ |
ASCII | ■ | ■ |
Polygonal | ■ | |
NURBS | ■ | |
Solids | ||
Smoothing groups | ■ | |
Textures, materials | ||
Developer/Owner | ISO | |
Description | ||
Specification | PLY - Polygon File Format | Download PDF |
Format features | Amoung with STL, it is one of the most simple formats for storing polygonal information | The basic format of the transfer surfaces between CAD-systems. See also IGES |
Viewing software | GLC_Player (free), MeshLab (free) | Delcam Exchange 2012 (free), eDrawings (free) |