Input file
PLY
- Full Name: Polygon Format
- Developer: Stanford University
Output file
X
- Full Name: Lex Language Source Code
- Developer: Microsoft
What is PLY file?
The .PLY file extension is an ASCII encoded Polygon Model File used primarily for storing mathematical models rendered in a 3D space. It is most often used in conjunction with 3D Studio Max, Maya and other 3D rendering software. The PLY format is open source and maintained by the Computer Graphics Laboratory at Stanford University. [ ⏩ ] PLY file extension
What is X file?
The.X file format is a 3D model format used for storing and handling three-dimensional meshes, animations, and scene graphs created with DirectX. X files are part of the Microsoft DirectX 3D File Format toolset that allows the user to store complex 3D models. X files are commonly used for video game models, but can also be used for a variety of other 3d applications. Technical Details The X file format consists of two sections. [ ⏩ ] X file extension
How to convert the file from PLY to X?
To successfully convert the PLY file to X, you should install one of the applications from the list. After installing the software, open the program and select the file you want to convert (file-name.PLY). The next step is to select the target format from the list, in this case X (usually converters allow you to convert to several different formats, so check out their features - maybe one of the available formats will suit you more than X).
What is a file conversion?
A data conversion is normally an automated process to some extent. The effect of the operation of one program is automatically the input product of another application. If that does not happen we need to help the process a little bit and convert the file on our own, e.g. PLY to X. To obtain a matched structure of the data, it is necessary to use an appropriate converter.
Program for converting PLY files to X files is a kind of a "binary code translator" compensating for the differences in the code or translating it in such a way so that another application could use it. For us, as users, the visible change will be only another file extension. (After converting the file, it will be the extension X, while before this step we had the PLY file). For the programs, the difference is on a much higher level – either the application will be able to open a new X file, or not.