X to 3DM Conversion
With our tools, changing X to 3DM is a breeze - follow these simple 3 steps:
Install Autoconverter
Download and install Autoconverter on your system. Launch the software to convert X files to 3DM format.
Import X File
Click Open... to load your X file (.x), or drag and drop it into the application window.
Export to 3DM Format
Use Save As... to export your file to the 3DM file format (.3dm).
Still frustrated with X to 3DM conversion? These step-by-step guides simplify X files conversion:
- Explode Component Instances into Mesh Groups Tutorial
- How to Convert STEP Files to Mesh Formats (SKP, STL, OBJ)
- Automesher Desktop Application for Windows to Convert 3D File Formats
- Batch Convert 3D Mesh Files with Autoconverter (STEP, STL, OBJ & More)
Direct3D File
Developed by Microsoft in 1995 as part of DirectX for Windows 95, this format stores 3D mesh geometry along with materials and textures. It served as the original interchange format for DirectX’s graphics and multimedia APIs.
Key Features of X
- Origin: Developed by Microsoft in 1995 as part of DirectX.
- Geometry: Stores 3D mesh data including vertices, faces, and normals.
- Animation: Supports skeletal animation with bone hierarchies and skinning weights.
- UV Mapping: Includes texture coordinate data for applied images.
X File Conversion
Autoconverter and Automesher Application enable effortless conversion of X files to your native 3D environment, including STL, OBJ, 3DM, SKP, STEP, and other industry-standard formats to bridge DirectX assets with CAD, 3D printing, and computational design workflows. Need to modernize legacy X files? Our X file converters ensure smooth transitions to contemporary workflows.
Rhinoceros 3D File
The native file format for Rhinoceros 3D (Rhino), a powerful and versatile NURBS-based 3D modeling software. As Rhino’s default format, 3DM is designed to store precise mathematical representations of curves, surfaces, and solids, making it ideal for high-accuracy modeling across industries.
Supported Geometry Types
Known for its precision and versatility, the 3DM format supports a comprehensive range of geometric data types, making it ideal for both organic freeform modeling and technical CAD applications, including:
- NURBS Surfaces: Enables mathematically precise, smooth, and editable surfaces essential for high-end industrial and automotive design.
- Polygonal Meshes: Stores tessellated geometry for 3D printing, rendering, and simulation.
- SubD (Subdivision Surfaces): Allows for flexible, organic modeling with editable subdivision geometry.
- Instance References: Lightweight object copies (not duplicates) that reference a single source, saving memory and ensuring synchronized updates.
3DM File Conversion
Our software solutions enable seamless conversion between 3DM and other major CAD formats (e.g., STEP, IGES, OBJ, DWG, STL). Autoconverter exports only polygonal meshes (STL, OBJ, etc.), suitable for 3D printing and real-time rendering, while Autoshaper preserves NURBS geometry, ensuring superior accuracy for CAD, CAM, and engineering workflows. Both converters can save 3DM files in legacy formats (Rhino 2.X - 7.X) or the latest Rhino 8.X version, ensuring smooth collaboration across different software environments.
X vs 3DM Comparison
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| Extensions | .x | .3dm |
| Name | DirectX 3D | Rhinoceros 3D Model |
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