The file types that can be exported from PowerShape are displayed in the drop-down list on the Export file dialog.
in the table.
You can export (using the File > Export option) the following file types:
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Autodesk Geometry (*.dgk)
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This is a special format that defines the product's data in a single file. If objects are selected, only symbols, points, surfaces, solids, and wireframe objects in the selection are exported. If a workplane is active, it is automatically exported. If nothing is selected, the program exports symbols, points, surfaces, solids, wireframe objects and workplanes on levels which are selected. A symbol is exported as its individual objects. Symbol triangles are exported as a dmt file during dgk export. They will have the same name as the dgk file but with an extension .dmt. Component names are preserved when exporting the components as solids, for example when exporting an assembly component as .dgk file. If you have a model containing solids, surfaces and triangle data, you can select all the objects and export to a .dgk file. A corresponding .dgk.dmt file is also exported. For details on importing these exported files see Autodesk Geometry (*.dgk) in Table of file types that can be imported |
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Autodesk Geometry + Features (.dgk)
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Use this file type to export model geometry data and any features.The features will be in separate .mac and/or .xml file. For example, you can export a solid model containing hole features, to PowerMill to create drilling toolpaths. This works in the same way as exporting a Geometry .dgk file with the Export hole features from Module > PowerMill option selected on the Manufacturing > Export options dialog. |
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DDX (.ddz)
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Export data in the .ddz format. This format is used to transfer data in Sketcher and PowerMill Modelling. Geometric tolerances and datums are included in the export file. |
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DDX + DGK (.ddz)
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Export data in the .ddz format. This format is used to transfer data in Sketcher and PowerMill Modelling. All Parasolid solids are converted to V8 solids. Geometric tolerances and datums are included in the export file. |
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Rhino 4(*.3dm) Rhino 5(*.3dm) |
Export the model as a Rhino file. |
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Point Formats (.asc)
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Export point cloud data in .asc format. |
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ACIS (*.sat) |
Export selected surfaces and solids to this format. If nothing is selected, all the solids and surfaces in the model are exported. Solids are exploded into surfaces when you export. |
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Adobe Acrobat Document (*.pdf) |
Exports drawings as .pdf files. |
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Autodesk FilmBox (*.fbx) |
Export as an .fbx file, an Autodesk open-format 3D file. |
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CADDS 4 Double Precision (*.c4x) |
Define the model as a CADDS file. CADDS files of version 4 can be exported from PowerShape. The entire model is exported regardless of what is selected. |
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Autodesk
Machining Triangles (*.dmt)
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Export the selected triangles for use by other Autodesk products. Set the tolerance for exporting triangles on the Data Exchange > Triangle/Mesh page of the Options dialog. |
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DWG Files (*.dwg) |
Export only the drawings in the model. |
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DXF Files (*.dxf) |
Define the model as DXF data (AutoCAD data). To export DXF files, you can use either Autodesk Manufacturing Data Exchange Utility or the DXF internal translator. |
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HPGL (*.plt) |
Export the file as a plot file. |
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IGES (*.ige) IGES (*.igs) IGES (*.iges) |
Define the model according to the IGES (International Graphics Exchange Standard) specification. Most High level CAD systems can provide models in this model format. Only selected objects are exported. If nothing is selected, you are asked whether you want to export the entire model. If a drawing window is selected, only this drawing is exported. Otherwise the model and all its drawings are exported. You can set how data is exported to IGES files using the Options dialog. Autodesk Manufacturing Data Exchange Utility may not export drafting objects to an IGES file. If you try to do so, a message is displayed explaining the drawbacks of using Autodesk Manufacturing Data Exchange Utility. The message asks you if you want to continue to use Autodesk Manufacturing Data Exchange Utility. If you select No, the command is cancelled. |
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Parasolid (*x_b) Parasolid (*.x_t) Parasolid (*.xmt_bin) Parasolid (*.xmt_txt)
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Export the selected surfaces to this format. If no surfaces are selected, then all the surfaces are exported. It is possible to export to earlier versions of Parasolid by selecting the appropriate version in the Parasolid options dialog. For details on methods for exporting Parasolid files, see Parasolid export methods. |
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Picture (*.pic)
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Defines the model as a wireframe using arcs, lines and curves. PowerShape can write DUCT5 pictures. Only selected wireframe objects and surfaces are exported. |
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STEP (*.step) STEP (*.stp) |
Export selected surfaces and solids to this format. If nothing is selected, you are asked whether you want to export the entire model. |
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Stereolithographic file STL format (*.stl) |
Export a triangulated representation of each selected solid or surface in STL (Stereo Lithography) format. STL files normally represent closed solids as they are primarily used for rapid prototyping and many rapid prototyping machines require a fully closed triangular mesh. PowerShape attempts to produce a closed mesh from the selected model. If it fails, you are prompted to close the mesh manually or save an 'open' STL file which may not be suitable for rapid prototyping. You can set options for exporting triangles on the Data Exchange > Triangle/Mesh page of the Options dialog. You can also set the tolerance for exporting triangles on the Data Exchange > Version 8 / Surface page of the Options dialog. |
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3MF (*.3mf) |
Export data in the .3mf format. This format is used to transfer data for 3D printing. It is an xml-based format designed for additive manufacturing. |
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AMF (*.amf) |
Export data in the .amf format. This xml-based, additive manufacturing file format, is an ASTM standard for 3D printing |
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Universal 3D Sample Software (*.u3d) |
Export 3D data and embedded u3d data. |
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VDA-FS Files (*.vda) |
Defines the model as a VDA-FS file. VDA-FS version 2 files can be exported directly. All VDA-FS entities are supported, with the following constraints: curves of a degree higher than 3 are approximated by cubic Béziers to tolerance. Only selected surface, solid and wireframe objects are exported. |
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Virtual Reality Markup Language (*.wrl)
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Export the selected surfaces and solids to this format. Any VRML reader can then view these. The material, lighting and view data are exported with the model. |
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Wavefront OBJ (*.obj)
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Export a text file containing polygonal faces. |
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POV-Ray scene (*.pov)
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Export a POV-Ray scene. |
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Autodesk Electrode Archive (*.trode)
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Export .trode files. |
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PowerShape model version (*.psmodel VerXX)
where XX is the model version number. |
Export the model to the previous PowerShape format. |