3D Systems ProJet 4500 User Manual - page 20
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USING 3DPRINT
®
File Formats You Can Import and Print with 3DPrint
®
Current file types supported are listed below:
NOTE:
The quality of data read through each of these file types is highly variable due to the way the source programs treat their data.
Computer System Requirements
Computer operating systems and hardware change frequently. Please check out the latest recommendations on our 3DS Central Web
site, in the Products section under your printer model, under Software:
3dscentral.3dsystems.com.
WHAT’S IT FOR?
3DPrint
®
is a Windows-based software program designed to easily and quickly manipulate, annotate, and preview 3D modeling data
before printing it in a 3D Systems 3D printer.
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zbd
files are build files created by the 3DPrint
®
Software (can open but not import)
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zpr
files are part files created by a number of software packages from other companies. 3DPrint
®
supports versions 1, 2, & 3.
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stl
files are monochrome 3D model files exported by several 3D CAD packages.
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wrl
(also known as VRML) files are color files that are exported by many 3D CAD packages.
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ply
files are 3D color model files exported by several 3D CAD packages.