3D XML

This task explains how to customize General > Compatibility > 3D XML settings.

Geometric Formats



XML Tessellation

Provides the representation of a part through a list of organized triangles (mesh) in XML format. Can be used for easy geometry sharing.

With this format, Lineic elements (wires, axis systems, points) and 3D annotations (FT&A) are not available in the 3D XML. For performance purposes, the simplification can be done on the geometry (grouping of faces).

The 3D XML user's guide provides you with the essential information for understanding and using the 3D XML language. To request this guide:


  • browse the Internet site http://www.3ds.com/3dxml
  • then choose Download 3D XML XSD
Static Tessellation

Compressed triangular mesh with static accuracy.

With this format, Lineic elements (wires, axis systems, points) and 3D annotations (FT&A) are available in the 3DXML.

Repair Site Ownership: Conflict Management



Automatically manage conflict at import

Selecting the Automatically manage conflict at import box enables you to choose the importing strategy for all end users across the enterprise.

Keep local

Selecting Keep local enables you to always maintain the local version of the PLM entities during import. All the modifications within the incoming version are lost.

Take incoming

Selecting Take incoming enables you to always maintain the incoming version of the PLM entities during import. All the local versions and modifications are overwritten and lost.