Name | STEP | Universal 3D File |
File extension | .stp, .step | .u3d |
Original software | ||
Binary | ■ | ■ |
ASCII | ■ | |
Polygonal | ■ | |
NURBS | ■ | |
Solids | ||
Smoothing groups | ■ | ■ |
Textures, materials | ■ | |
Developer/Owner | ISO | 3D Industry Forum, Ecma International |
Description | ||
Specification | Download PDF | Universal 3D File Format |
Format features | The basic format of the transfer surfaces between CAD-systems. See also IGES | 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) |
Viewing software | Delcam Exchange 2012 (free), eDrawings (free) | GLC_Player (free), MeshLab (free) |