Convert STP to 3DXML

What is STP file?

The STP (STEP 3D CAD File) is a file extension typically used in three-dimensional computer aided design (CAD) programs related to 3D. The STP, or Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data, was first introduced by ISO 10303-21 and provides users with the ability to share 3D objects. In addition to the STP (STEP 3D CAD File), the same ISO 10303-21 standard also includes file extensions such as .IGS, .IAM, and .XLTRT. [ ⏩ ] STP file extension

What is 3DXML file?

The 3DXML file extension is associated with a 3D XML format used in various software developed by Dassault Systemes. The 3D XML format is an application of the XML language to 3D objects and it stores the data related to the coordinates, topology, geometry, materials and colors of 3D models. The 3D models are embedded in an XML document. This type of file is used for interchange data between different applications which supports 3D modeling as an integrated part of their functions. [ ⏩ ] 3DXML file extension

How to convert the file from STP to 3DXML?

To successfully convert the STP file to 3DXML, 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.STP). The next step is to select the target format from the list, in this case 3DXML (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 3DXML).

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. STP to 3DXML. To obtain a matched structure of the data, it is necessary to use an appropriate converter.

Program for converting STP files to 3DXML 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 3DXML, while before this step we had the STP file). For the programs, the difference is on a much higher level – either the application will be able to open a new 3DXML file, or not.

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