File Extension | 3DXML |
Full Name | Dassault Systems Universal 3D XML Format |
3DXML file stores data in XML format (short for Extensible Markup Language). 3DXML format is used for storing structured data of 3D objects. The format is proprietary to Dassalt Systemes, however the format specification is available to the public under open-source license.
File Extension | STEP |
Full Name | ISO-10303 STEP Product Data |
The .STEP extension belongs to files of the type, STEP 3D models, which is a standard format for the exchange of product data. The format is also recognized by the ISO as a standard with the number ISO 10303. Informally refered to as STEP, the format is used widely for exchanging data that originates from CAD software for 3D product and modeling.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "3DXML") to another (referred to as "STEP"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, 3DXML file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format 3DXML to format STEP becomes essential.
So, how can we perform 3DXML to STEP file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format 3DXML and transforming it into format STEP. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of 3DXML to STEP converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of 3DXML to STEP. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the 3DXML file:
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