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File Conversion Module
Flows
What are the file formats you support? .STL (both Binary and ASCII types) is the standard file type that we support. We also support .STP/STEP in our standard supported file type list. We also output 3mf files in many situations.
The optional file conversion module currently handles the following file types:
Native CAD Formats
Format | Extensions | Precise or Tessellated | Vendor |
AutoCAD | .dwg, .dxf | Both | Autodesk |
CATIA V4 | .model | Precise | Dassault |
CATIA V5, V6 | CATPart, CATProduct, CGR | Both | Dassault |
Creo | .prt, .asm | Precise | PTC |
NX, Unigraphics (includes JT) | .prt, .jt, .j_t | Precise | Siemens |
Pro/E | .prt, .asm | Precise | PTC |
Inventor | ipt, iam | Both | Autodesk |
Microstation | dgn | Both | Bentley Systems |
Rhino | 3dm | Precise | Robert McNeel & Associates |
SOLIDWORKS | .sldprt, .sldasm | Precise | Dassault |
Solid Edge | .par, .asm, .psm | Both | Siemens |
Geometric Modeling Kernel CAD Formats
Format | Extensions | Precise or Tessellated | Vendor |
ACIS | .sat, .asat, .sab, .asab, .asaf | Both | Spatial Technologies |
Parasolid | .x_t, .x_b | Both | Siemens |
SMLib | .sms, .iwb, .iwp | Precise | Solid Modeling Solutions |
TMR | .tmr | Precise | Spatial Technologies & TransMagic |
XCGM | .xcgm | Precise | Dassault |
Tessellated Formats
Format | Extensions | Precise or Tessellated | Vendor / Managing Entity |
3DXML | .3dxml | Tesselated | Dassault |
3D PDF | Tesselated | Tetra 4D | |
3MF | .3mf | Tesselated | Microsoft (open source) |
Collada | .dae | Tesselated | ISO |
EMF | .emf | Tesselated | Microsoft |
FBX | .fbx | Tesselated | Autodesk |
GLTF | .gltf, .glb | Tesselated | Khronos Group |
HOOPS | .hmf, .hsf | Tesselated | Tech Soft 3D |
Industry Foundation Classes | .ifc | Tesselated | BuildingSmart International |
OBJ | .obj | Tesselated | Wavefront |
NGRAIN | .3KO, .ngw | Voxels | Ngrain |
PLY | .ply | Tessellated | Stanford University |
POD | .pod | Tessellated |
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PRC | .prc | Tessellated |
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SketchUp | .skp | Tessellated | Trimble |
Stereo Lithography | .stl | Tessellated | 3D Systems |
U3D | .u3d | Tesselated |
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VRML | .wrl | Tesselated | WWW3 |
WebGL | .html | Tesselated | WWW3 |
Supported file types are subject to change without notice.
all articles
Name | Name |
|---|---|
Flows - Setup / Tech Guides | Currencies |
Flows - Setup / Tech Guides | Data Spillage Process |
Flows - Setup / Tech Guides | Design Cost |
Flows - Setup / Tech Guides | Email Alerts |
Flows - Setup / Tech Guides | Enabling Single Sign-On for your Bureau |
Flows - Setup / Tech Guides | Flows - MES Set Up Guide |
Flows - Setup / Tech Guides | Group Qualifications / User Groups |
Flows - Setup / Tech Guides | Locations |
Flows - Setup / Tech Guides | Non-conformance Review - Setup Guide |
Flows - Setup / Tech Guides | Order Fields |
Flows - Setup / Tech Guides | Supported Browsers and Operating Systems |
Flows - Setup / Tech Guides | Suspicious File Uploads |
Flows - Setup / Tech Guides | Traveler |
Flows - Setup / Tech Guides | User Administration and Roles |
QR App | Authentise QR Scanner |
QR App | QR - Kiosk Mode - Contactless Login Setup Guide |
QR App | Setting Up the QR App on Devices |
Flows - User Guides | Asset Types vs Workstations - What's the Difference |
Flows - User Guides | Changes during Production: Remanufacturing, Workflow Changes, Nonconformance Reviews and Scrapping |
Flows - User Guides | Creating an Order |
Flows - User Guides | Production Workflows |
Flows - User Guides | Understand & Interpret Pieces |
Digital Design Warehouse | Digital Design Warehouse |
Material Management Module | Managing your Material Inventory (Stocks, Lots, and Batches) |
Material Management Module | Material Management Module - Overview |
Material Management Module | Material Test Panels |
Material Management Module | Material Types and Stocks |
Service Provider Module | Requesting a Bid with the Service Provider Module |
Service Provider Module | Service Provider Module - Overview |
Material Management Module | Status Definitions - Material Batches |
Material Management Module | Step-by-Step User Guide - Material Management |
Service Provider Module | Step-by-Step User Guide for Service Providers |
Material Management Module | Unloading Material from Print Machines in QR App |
Flows - Other Modules | Delta Comparison |
Flows - Other Modules | Enhanced Security Module |
Flows - Other Modules | File Conversion Module |
Flows - Other Modules | Machine Analytics |
Flows - Other Modules | Quality Assurance |
Flows - Other Modules | Quoting |
Reporting - Accessing Data | Creating a Flow via Microsoft Power Automate |
Reporting - Accessing Data | Import API Data into Excel and PowerBI using PowerQuery - JSON files and direct Web API Access |
Reporting - Accessing Data | Installing the Authentise Custom Connector for Microsoft Power Automate |
Reporting - Accessing Data | Microsoft Power Automate - General How-To Use Guide |
Echo - Connect Your Printers | Echo Installation Guide |
Echo - Connect Your Printers | How to Ping Test your Printers |
Echo - Connect Your Printers | I am a Printer OEM and want to integrate my data with Authentise. |
Echo - Connect Your Printers | Preparing for an Echo Installation |
Echo - Connect Your Printers | Supported Printers |
Echo - Connect Your Printers | Supporting non-additive machines (like CNC) |
Echo - Connect Your Printers | What are the compatible printers? |
Echo - Connect Your Printers | What is Echo? |
Installation | Deployment Options |
Installation | Platform Security Description |
Installation | Support from Client IT Staff |
Installation | Technical Requirements to Host Our Software Locally / On-Premise |
Autodesk Integration | Autodesk Integration FAQ |
Autodesk Integration | Autodesk Prerequisites |
Autodesk Integration | Connecting Flows with Paperless Parts - Setting up the Integration |
Autodesk Integration | Using the Autodesk Integration |
General FAQ | How exactly do you charge? |
General FAQ | Is it Down? (Authentise.com) |
General FAQ | Is it Down? (Authentise.pro) |
General FAQ | What are your usage limits? |
Threads | Getting started with Threads |
Threads | How to Invite Users |
Threads | Integrations |
Threads | Threads User Types: Definitions and Capabilities |
Threads | Welcome to Authentise Threads - What is a Thread? |
AI - Revolutionize Your Data | Event Suggestion: Maximizing Productivity by Harnessing Conversation |
AI - Revolutionize Your Data | Introducing ThreadsBot: Revolutionizing Collaboration with Cutting-Edge AI |
AI - Revolutionize Your Data | Understanding Our Large Language Model (LLM) |
Legal Information | Authentise Standard Contractual Clauses Information |
Process Monitoring Module | Computer Vision - Step by Step Tutorial |
Legal Information | Data Processors |
Legal Information | Dependencies & Attributions |
Secure Delivery Module | Design Streaming - Step by Step Tutorial |
Process Monitoring Module | Do I have to stream my design to be able to monitor the print? |
Process Monitoring Module | How do I find my connection code in integrated devices? |
Secure Delivery Module | How do I find my connection code? |
Process Monitoring Module | How do I mount my webcam? |
Secure Delivery Module | How do I troubleshoot connection? |
Secure Delivery Module | How to add Authentise Streaming Client to Rasberry Pi |
Partnering with Authentise | How to make your 3D / CAD / CAM tools deployable with Authentise |
Secure Delivery Module | How to simulate a print? |
Secure Delivery Module | I already downloaded your App but I can't get past this first screen |
Process Monitoring Module | I can't connect my printer. |
Secure Delivery Module | I connected a new printer on a previously used port and the App doesn't recognize it |
Secure Delivery Module | I'm getting an error message saying "Port is unavailable" |
Secure Delivery Module | I'm running the App on Windows XP and my print won't start |
Secure Delivery Module | I'm stuck on "Warming up printer" |
Secure Delivery Module | My printer is not listed |
Partnering with Authentise | Partnership Types |
Process Monitoring Module | Printing the camera mount |
Partnering with Authentise | Start using 3Diax Modules |
Secure Delivery Module | This is going to be a long print. What should I know before I leave it alone? |
Secure Delivery Module | What about Slicing Settings? |
Process Monitoring Module | What kind of camera should I use? |
Secure Delivery Module | Where do I find the Authentise app in my computer? |