3D Interoperability: Technical Articles and Resources
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One SDK, Every CAD Format: Reliable 3D Interoperability Made Simple
Spatial Team | 06-10-2025
CAD Conversion SDK: Translate 3D Files Reliably Across Formats Summary What is CAD File Conversion and Why It Matters Why Choose a CAD Conversion SDK? Supported CAD Formats and Accuracy Industries ...
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STL File Problems: Common Problems Identified in the STL File Healing Process
When coming from a standard format, very often that data has to be repaired or improved, and Spatial does that as part ...
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3D InterOp's Persistent Naming Translation
Let's examine the benefits of using 3D InterOp's Persistent Naming Translation feature in your application to import ...
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Generating Simulation Data from BIM Datasets
One of the important uses of 3D models in the building information modeling (BIM) process is as inputs to analysis. ...
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Rounding Dimension Values from 3D InterOp
Recently I was asked a question about one of the standard test files generated by NIST (National Institute for ...
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Healing and Preserving 3D Model Intent
Part and parcel with model-based engineering is model translation. Because the model is now the specification, accurate ...
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Emergence of STEP AP 242
In a past blog, The Impact of Model-Based Definition (MBD) on 3D Modeling and Manufacturing, we discussed the growing ...
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One-Way Associativity for 3D CAD Analysis Applications
Analysis applications often use solid models generated by CAD systems as their input; for example, the structural ...
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The Impact of Model-Based Definition on 3D Modeling & Manufacturing
The beginning of the year is a time for planning, both in our personal lives, as well as professional. It is no ...
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3D InterOp TranslationDriver for Multi-Threaded and GUI Applications
Spatial's 3D InterOp requires that all translations be done on the same thread that creates the SPAISystemInitGuard. ...
