File Extension Database

Open 3D File

The 3D extension files, despite the fact that the formats it acquires are similar in functionality, are well differentiated by each developer, we will see some below

Survex 3D Cavern File

In this particular case, a 3D file is a three-dimensional feature file, created by Survex, a program used to record and visualize cave system data.

About Survex

Survex is a cross-platform software, compatible with Windows, Linux and Mac, used for cave topography analysis.

It is free and open source software, licensed under the GNU GPL.

It is designed to be portable and, as mentioned above, can be run on a variety of platforms.

Function of 3D File on Survex

The 3D file contains data that allows the software to visualize a cave system in three dimensions.

The 3D file is normally generated from an SVX file using the 'cavern' program included with Survex.

The 3D files are viewed with 'Aven', a viewing program included in the Survex software package.

Stereo CAD-3D Image File

In this application, a 3D file is a three-dimensional image used by Atari Stereo CAD-3D, a program developed for Atari ST systems.

In this case, the 3D file stores 3D objects using the Motorola Fast Floating Point (LIBF) library, for the coordinates of the vertices.

Motorola FFP (Fast Floating Point) has been used, from the beginning, for floating point calculations, in any case, to simplify the interface against systems that do not support FFP but rather the IEEE format for floating point values.

Software to open and work with a 3D file

How Can I Open 3D File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open 3D file is to find a 3D file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a 3D file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open 3D file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as 3D file opener then try to search online for "3D viewer", "application to open 3D file" or "open 3D file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open 3D file

How Can I Open 3D File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a 3D file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a 3D file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with 3D file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as 3D file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open 3D file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open 3D file then try to search for "3D viewer", "application to open 3D file" or "read 3D file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read 3D file

How Can I Open 3D File on Android

If you downloaded a 3D file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded 3D file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "3D".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "3D viewer", "3D file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open 3D File on iPhone or iPad

To open 3D File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the 3D file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "3D". This way you can find apps which can open 3D files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "3D viewer" or "3D file" online in your favorite search engine.

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