Which kind 3D format file can be used by LV

[alex.]

I will try to make a 3D model and display it in labview, then make it can turn and mark.

May I know which kind 3D format file can be used by LV, thanks.

[DFGray]

From the LabVIEW help, LabVIEW currently supports ASE, STL, and VRML formats.  There are VIs in the 3D Picture Control VIs palette to load these files into a 3D scene graph.

[alex.]

Is it possible to learn the main software of this 3 kind file formats from you.

What is there advantage and disadvantage, thanks.

[alex.]

I download a .skp file from http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=78cc2f590f41c50242471a633f328705

Is it possible to convert to one of the 3 kind of files.

Thanks.

[DFGray]

I am not familiar with ASE, but can give you a little info on the other two file formats.

STL is a simple, triangle based, file format used by many pieces of software.  All the major CAD programs can export it.  Examples are AutoCAD and SolidWorks.  Due to its simplicity, it is probably the best supported.  It is also the most commonly used file type for 3D modelling (e.g. stereolithography, selective laser sintering, 3D printing).  You can get instructions on how to convert from a .skp to a .stl here.  I have not tried them so cannot vouch for their accuracy.

VRML format was invented for virtual reality simulations.  It has remained somewhat popular.

A net search on any of these formats should get you a lot more information.

[NIquist]

There are 3D model viewer/converter software packages available.  Search around and I'll bet you can find a free one. Here is a start:

http://www.3dlinks.com/links.cfm?categoryid=1&subcategoryid=11&CFID=56265351&CFTOKEN=81396344

EDIT:  Also don't forget to see if Google Sketch (or whatever you're using) can save or export into VMRL or STL.  Most 3D modelling software can do that.

[Andy_C. · Accepted solution]

You can export the model as .STL and use it in LabVIEW.

See

Import 3D Models from Google SketchUp into LabVIEW

http://decibel.ni.com/content/docs/DOC-5242

Hope this helps.