Working with 3D models

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Original file format

  • *.x3d (download the textures that are stored in separate files - the paths are specified inside x3d, usually just the file names = same directory)
    • to download a sample, visit 3d+map - open 3d scene then click the download button.

Programs

  • MeshLab
  • CloudCompare
  • Blender

Convert to other 3D formats

MeshLab

  • File > Export Mesh As... supports a few formats: *.3ds, *.ply, *.stl, *.obj, *.dxf, *.dae, *.xyz, etc.
    • *.x3d to *.obj:
      • there will be 2 files generated: *.obj and *.obj.mtl - the latter contains a list of texture files which should be kept around as well

Blender

  • Supports some x3d files but not all


View

MeshLab

  • Open *.x3d

Notes:

  • Lights off
  • Couldn't adjust proper camera settings

Blender

  • Convert to *.obj in MeshLab
  • File > Import > Wavefront (.obj)

CloudCompare

  • Convert to *.obj in MeshLab
  • Drag and drop *.obj into the CloudCompare window
  • Options > Display parameters > Colors and Materials > set all lights to white
  • Options > Camera parameters > set Camera/Eye center and fov