Convert X_B to PLY

What is X_B file?

The X_B file extension is a 3D CAD modeller part format, commonly used by Parasolid software. This file format is used to store data and changes related to the 3D models that have been designed and constructed using Parasolid CAD modelling tools. The X_B file format is based on and follows the currently accepted industry standards for universal 3D data exchange, such as the STEP-AP 203 Standard, as well as those used by the modelling packages from Siemens PLM Software. [ ⏩ ] X_B file extension

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

How to convert the file from X_B to PLY?

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

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. X_B to PLY. To obtain a matched structure of the data, it is necessary to use an appropriate converter.

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

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