ZPR

ZPrint CAD format (ZPR™) is a proprietary file format developed by Z Corporation® and used with ZPrint and ZEdit for printing on high definition color 3D printers.

Autodesk DirectConnect supports the export of ZPR (*.zpr) files to use in the Autodesk rapid prototyping solution in the Autodesk Alias, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Showcase, and Autodesk Opticore Studio software. See installation information in Install Autodesk DirectConnect.

Export ZPR files using the output command

1. Select a file to export as a ZPR file.
2. Choose File > Export > Rapid Prototype.
3. On the File Format menu, click ZPR (.zpr).

   Depending on the entity selected for export, such as a shell, additional setup can be required. For information about additional setup options, see the Autodesk Alias Help.

4. Pick the meshes or shell to export, then click Accept.
5. Adjust settings, if necessary, and click Update.
6. Click Accept.

Types of data exported for ZPR

• Triangle meshes with simple colors.
• Textures for use with ZEdit and Zprint software for rapid prototyping.