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XVL Converters translate all major CAD and 3D data formats into XVL, typically compressing 3D models 1/20 to 1/250 - and we have achieved up to 1/1000 (95%-99.9% compression).
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.
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Lattice Technology has two types of converters: plug-in components and server-based solutions. XVL Converter Plug-ins integrate into the native desktop CAD systems and enable the user to export XVL files during design sessions.
XVL Converter Servers are independent applications that initiate XVL conversions from a command-line interface. This ‘batch’ XVL conversion processing can be off-loaded to a separate server system, thereby freeing up the user's local system. Additionally, with the optional XVL Converter Scheduler and Manager, product users can:
- Schedule event-driven conversions from a window or command-line interface.
- Perform batch processing to convert multiple CAD files simultaneously.
- Automatically perform post-processing commands after each conversion.
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Key
Benefits
- 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.
- Full user control - translate any or all geometry, assembly structure, comments, annotations, dimensions, materials, textures, lights, cameras, and animations.
- Ultra-compression - the best available compression for the lightest no-loss 3D files with high fidelity graphics.
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Ultra-compression of 3D models
Any and 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. |
Production Environment Ready
The Lattice publishing platform is proven in large scale production environments. |
Reliability, dependability, security. |
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). |
Plug-in or Server Versions
3D CAD data conversion to XVL from within the CAD system or as a batch process on a central server.
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Choice of approach to suit user implementation require-ments. Plug-in version allows the user to export XVL data directly from their CAD design session with a 'save-as XVL' function. |
Bi-directional 3ds Max Conversion
The 3ds Max converter is an exception as it supports conversion from 3ds Max to XVL and vice-versa.
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Bi-directional data exchange includes geometry and animations. |
| XVL®
(eXtensible Virtual world description Language), an XML-based,
neutral format used for compression, conversion, and integration
of 3D data. |
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