Comments on: Tips & Tricks: Uploading to 3DVIA (DCC)

By: mgbaron

mgbaron — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:46:42 +0000

There is currently no way to export 3DXML from most DCC software, otherwise I’m sure it would have made the list of recommended formats.

By: mgbaron

mgbaron — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:45:21 +0000

KMZ basically is a collada file wrapped in a zip with minimal other info contained in the zip. From SketchUp, KMZ is probably your best bet because it is predictable and 3DVIA does a good job processing them.

By: jdelrio

jdelrio — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:11:34 +0000

3DVIA Shape and Google Sketch up free tools that allow users of all skill levels to create 3d shapes in a proprietory format. They are not complete DCC applicaitions with the full suite tools and options for creating and producing 3d art and animations, and I therefore did not cover their use or tips in this blog.

By: tomy

tomy — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:15:37 +0000

Well, you go to file>export>3d model and save as Google Earth 4 (kmz).

By: sady2

sady2 — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:20:34 +0000

i didn’t had time to read EVERYTHING,but i still have a question:how i can export models as kml or kmz?
because as collada the textures are lost,tough simetimes they are looking better.

By: Omind

Omind — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:03:02 +0000

@jdelrio: Good point. I should have added that I only use them on the model I am ready to upload. I always keep my source files safely saved elseware.

By: jdelrio

jdelrio — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:44:51 +0000

I’m always hesitant to use decimators as I like to keep my models in polygons as opposed to triangles. Once its triangulated it means I’ll never touch it again, so a decimator might be good. But I’m much more of the type that likes to keep cleaning the model or reusing it over time and I can only use my loop selects when the model is still in polygons.

Alfredix, I’m not skipping your comment, I am just waiting for someone smarter than I to give me some information :)

By: Omind

Omind — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:33:41 +0000

Great info. I am looking more and more at collada, as it has great possibilities. Poly count is always a factor. Many programs like AC3D, which I use, Amapi and others include a polygon decimator in the program. If used carefully, it can prove invaluable when preparing files for upload. Also, there are some stand-alone programs that will redude the poly count. Rational Reducer and Polytrans, but these are expensive programs. A little program called Accutrans will do it also and is only $20 USD. Also the more organic and smooth the model is, the higher the poly count is. An example of this is my Audry 2 model. When viewed in wireframe some parts appear almost black! But, after reducing it, I actually got it under 3 megs and will probably do it again to get it under 2 megs so it can be used in Shape

Just my 2 cents :-)

By: alfredix

alfredix — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:51:41 +0000

Hey Juan,
very valuable information in this article. Most interesting part for me was the “formats to upload”.
I am just wondering, why there is no mentioning of th 3DXML format that 3DVia is using. As far as I know, this 3DXML is the basic format for Catia V6 (whereas there is a 3DXML, which is public and an “accurate 3DXML” which is so to say Catia native, if I am right)
Anyway, how dows the 3DXML fit in this world of DCC formats. Isn’t is somehow cometetive to Collada? Are there pros and cons for either one.
Thanks in advance for your feeback.
Alfredix