TG - File Types Flashcards

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STL

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  • Commonly used for 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and CAM
  • Represents surface geometry through triangles
  • No representation of colour or texture/material
  • Stereo lithography
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DXF

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  • Direct exchange format
  • 2D CAD drawing file
  • ASCII-based so more compatible across multiple systems
  • Used in 2D manufacture
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DWG

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  • Drawing format
  • 2D CAD drawing file
  • Works with AutoCad technology, commonly used in 2D design
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VRML

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  • Virtual reality modelling language
  • Used for building sequences of 3D images
  • Can be interacted with by user (e.g. moving, rotating)
  • 3D physical space
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3DS

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  • 3D studio

- Used to transport 3D models, animations, etc to and from different CAD platforms

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