The additional import formats for 3Data Expert allow you to convert different standard and proprietary 3D CAD surface models efficiently and accurately to STL, VRML and ZPR files. Current converters include IGES, VDA, STEP, Catia 5 or 4, ProE and UG file formats (other formats are available upon request).

Any 3D surface geometry generated with well known CAD systems can be inputted into 3Data Expert using either the proprietary file formats or standard file formats, like IGES or STEP. The models are inputted and converted into 3Data Expert internal surface model format accurately for subsequent triangulation. Surface conversion accuracy for the model input is easily set using a single tolerance setting.

The surface to STL conversion does not require a license to the sending CAD system, like Catia or ProE. DeskArtes converter will work independently and offer a single simple user interface for surface model triangulation from any CAD system. You will not need a license nor training to complex CAD systems and still produce accurate 3D Printing models easily!