XVL Converters
XVL Converters are industry-leading converters that quickly and accurately translate all major CAD and 3D data formats into XVL, able to compress 3D data up to 0.5% of its original size with very high accuracy.
XVL Converters access CAD models through the respective CAD system, and achieve breakthrough ultra-compression by expressing the model as highly compressed 3D surfaces that maintain both high accuracy and the visual integrity of the original data. All converters on offer can perform post-processing commands after conversions.
Direct CAD file input into the Lattice Technology Solutions is also available using Lattice3D Dataway.
Lattice Technology has two types of converters: XVL Converter Plug-ins and XVL Converter Servers.
XVL Converter Plug-ins are plug-ins for CAD systems and other applications to enable the user to export XVL files directly from within the application.
(Listing below shows most recent format and version support for 3D CAD data. Older versions are supported but not listed. For more information, please contact Lattice Technology Sales at: +1-415-274-1670, select 1 for Sales, or email: sales@lattice3d.com)
| XVL Converter Plug-ins | |||
| 3D format | Product Name | Supported Versions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3ds Max | XVL Converter for 3ds Max | 2008, 2009, 2010 | Integrated within system |
| Adobe Acrobat | XVL Plug-in for Adobe(R) Acrobat(R) | V8, V9 | V9 support requires Adobe Acrobat Pro Extended |
| Autodesk Inventor | XVL Converter Plug-in for Inventor | 2009, 2010 | Integrated within CAD System |
| Autodesk Mechanical Desktop | XVL Converter Plug-in for Mechanical Desktop | 2008, 2009 | Integrated within CAD System |
| CATIA V5 | XVL Converter Plug-in for CATIA V5 | R18, R19 | Integrated within CAD System. Also available for 64-bit version |
| CoCreate | XVL Converter Plug-in for CoCreate | 2007, 2008 | Integrated within CAD System |
| I-DEAS NX | XVL Converter Plug-in for I-DEAS | NX-IDEAS 5, NX-IDEAS 6 |
Integrated within CAD System |
| NX | XVL Converter Plug-in for NX | NX5, NX6 | Integrated within CAD System |
| Pro/ENGINEER | XVL Converter Plug-in for Pro/ENGINEER | Wildfire 3, Wildfire 4, Wildfire 5 | Integrated within CAD System. Also available for 64-bit versions of Wildfire 4 & 5. |
| Solid Edge | XVL Converter Plug-in for Solid Edge | ST, ST2 | Integrated within CAD System |
| SolidWorks | XVL Converter Plug-in for SolidWorks | 2008, 2009 | Integrated within CAD System. Also available for 64-bit version. |
XVL Converter Servers are stand-alone applications that initiate XVL conversions from a command-line, by external application or by user interface.
| Converter Servers | |||
| 3D format | Product Name | Supported Versions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autodesk Inventor | XVL Converter Server for Autodesk Inventor | 2009, 2010 | |
| Autodesk Mechanical Desktop | XVL Converter Server for Mechanical Desktop | 2008, 2009 | |
| CATIA V4 | XVL Converter Server for CATIA V4 | V4.1.9 - V4.2.5 | Direct import option available for XVL Studio |
| CATIA V5 | XVL Converter Server for CATIA V5 | R18, R19 | Also available for 64 bit CATIA Platform |
| CoCreate | XVL Converter Server for CoCreate | 2007, 2008 | |
| I-DEAS NX | XVL Converter Server for I-DEAS | NX-IDEAS 5, NX-IDEAS 6, |
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| IGES | XVL Converter Server for IGES | V5.2 and V5.3 | IGES files can be opened directly in XVL Studio and Lattice3D Reporter |
| JT | XVL Converter Server for JT | V6.4 - 9.1 | |
| NX | XVL Converter Server for NX | NX5, NX6 | Also available for 64 bit NX platform. PMI conversion option also available. |
| Parasolid | XVL Converter Server for Parasolid | V16 | Direct import option available for XVL Studio |
| Polygon Data | XVL Converter Server for Polygon Data | DXF, DWG, WRL, OBJ, STL, 3DS, VRML | These files can be opened directly in XVL Studio and Lattice3D Reporter |
| Pro/ENGINEER | XVL Converter Server for Pro/ENGINEER | Wildfire 3, Wildfire 4, Wildfire 5 | Also available for 64 bit Pro/ENGINEER platform. PMI conversion option also available. |
| Solid Edge | XVL Converter Server for for Solid Edge | ST, ST2 | |
| SolidWorks | XVL Converter Server for SolidWorks | 2008, 2009 | Also available for 64 bit SolidWorks platform |
| STEP | XVL Converter for STEP | AP 203 and AP 214 | Direct import option available for XVL Studio |
Please note that additional formats are supported via the XVL Plug-in for Adobe Acrobat. For an updated list on formats supported by Adobe Acrobat, please visit Adobe's site.
- Automation and Reliability - proven, extremely dependable, large scale, flexible, enterprise class and industrial strength automated file conversion.
- Enhance collaboration with enterprise-wide access to ultra-compressed 3D CAD while preserving the accuracy and visual integrity of the 3D model.
- Solve the multi-CAD problem by converting and then combining your data from multiple CAD formats into a single, compressed, efficient format: XVL.
- Improve productivity in your business processes by enabling 3D CAD asset re-use, eliminating the need for data recreation and the potential for errors or repetition in downstream applications.
- Ultra-compression - the best available compression for the lightest no-loss 3D files with high fidelity graphics.
| Features | Benefits |
| Ultra-compression of 3D models All major 3D formats converted to XVL. |
Enables increased innovation, collaboration, and communication across the enterprise. |
| Large-scale Data Handling XVL scales to very large data sets. |
Handle relatively simple to extremely complex models with the same technology. |
| Advanced Conversion Parameters The user can specify conversion parameters such as accuracy tolerance and single/multiple file generation and XVL type. User can choose the size and accuracy of the XVL model for their own needs. |
Protect your data ... by deliberately reducing the accuracy of the model, it can be used for process animations but not for manufacturing. This simplification enables publication of basic 3D data without revealing sensitive or proprietary information. |
| Detailed Conversion Logging Each time XVL converters translate CAD data, critical conversion information is saved in log files. |
Provides an audit trail for thorough tracking of data sources. |
| Automated Conversion Initiation XVL Converter Server includes a command line interface which enables external systems to convert CAD data automatically. |
Enables more productive conversion processes and automated updating of downstream publishing. |
| Seamless Workflow Integration In system integration, each conversion might need some additional processing, such as registry into another data-base. In these cases, the XVL Converter Server allows the user to add additional processes right after conversion. |
Converter Servers conveniently integrate into Product Data Management and Lifecycle Management (PDM/PLM). |
| Bi-directional 3ds Max Conversion The 3ds Max converter is an exception as it supports conversion from 3ds Max to XVL and vice-versa. |
Bi-directional data exchange includes geometry and animations. |