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3DS Import for Solid Edge - 3D Studio 3DS file import add-in for Solid Edge

3DS Import for Solid Edge is a 3D Studio (.3ds) file import add-in for Solid Edge®. This plug-in gives Solid Edge the ability to import geometric data from 3DS files.

3DS Import for Solid Edge reads polygon mesh data stored in 3DS files and imports it into Solid Edge. A polygon mesh in a 3DS file is comprised of a set of triangular faces. 3DS Import for Solid Edge creates trimmed planar surfaces for each triangular face and knits them together to create a body. If the polygon mesh is closed (i.e. it does not contain boundary edges) then 3DS Import for Solid Edge will create a closed body feature, otherwise an open surface will be created.

3DS Import for Solid Edge is very easy to use. It adds new commands to Solid Edge. Once installed, it automatically loads itself into Solid Edge and adds a new submenu called "3DS Import for Solid Edge" to the Solid Edge Applications menu containing these newly added commands.

 3DS Import for Solid Edge - 3D Studio 3DS file import add-in for Solid Edge
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Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of 3DS Import for Solid Edge by clicking on the "Download" link below. We are confident that during the trial period (10 days or runs, whichever is earlier) you will find 3DS Import for Solid Edge extremely useful. Later when you decide to buy the software please return to this page and click the "Buy" link to place your order. In the order process you will be asked to enter the Lock that appears in the product registration dialog box (which appears when you run any of the commands in the "3DS Import for Solid Edge" submenu). We will create and send you your Key by e-mail within one business day. To avoid disruption in your workflow we urge you to place your order before the trial period ends.

(1.15 MB)

($195)


Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement. 3DS Import for Solid Edge is priced at $195 only. This is the price of a single user license. For your bulk-licensing needs please contact us.

Installation & Usage

Since 3DS Import for Solid Edge is an add-in for Solid Edge, it must be loaded into the Solid Edge environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the 3DS Import for Solid Edge ReadMe document which is copied into the installation folder. After you have loaded the add-in file into Solid Edge, simply click on the menu items in the "3DS Import for Solid Edge" submenu to run these new commands. Truly, software made simple!

The '3DS Import for Solid Edge' menu consists of the following commands:

  • Import - Imports a 3DS file
  • Help - Displays the 3DS Import for Solid Edge help file
  • Register - Registers your copy of 3DS Import for Solid Edge
  • About - Displays the 3DS Import for Solid Edge About box

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3DS Import for Solid Edge - 3D Studio 3DS file import add-in for Solid Edge
The 3DS Import for Solid Edge submenu

3DS Import for Solid Edge comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time. There is also an online version of the help file which you can view by clicking the link below.
 
Online Help

The 3DS File Format

The 3DS file format is the native file format of 3D Studio. 3D Studio has now been replaced by 3ds Max whose native file format has a .max file extension. However, 3ds Max is still able to read and write .3ds files. 3ds Max is one of the most widely-used off the shelf 3D animation programs. It has strong modeling capabilities, a flexible plug-in architecture and a long heritage on the Microsoft Windows platform. It is mostly used by video game developers, TV commercial studios and architectural visualization studios. It is also used for movie effects and movie pre-visualization.

Customization

If you want 3DS Import for Solid Edge to work in a different way to suit your workflow, do let us know. We will customize the add-in to suit your specific needs.

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