VRML Files (*.wrl)
VRML files can display 3D graphics over the Internet.
Import
The VRML translator imports all VRML files as SolidWorks part documents.
SolidWorks assembly files that you export as VRML files import into SolidWorks
as part documents. The VRML translator attempts to knit the VRML polygons
into a solid. There are no contoured surfaces in the imported file; all
surfaces are planar. This import option is intended as a last resort for
importing data into SolidWorks. In many cases (especially complex models)
the data does not knit into a usable solid, and is useful for viewing
purposes only.
You have the option to import VRML files as graphical data, solids,
or surfaces. When you import VRML files as graphical data, you can select
the Import texture information
check box to import texture information if this data exists.
Export
The VRML translator exports SolidWorks part or assembly documents as
VRML files. When you export as a VRML file, the SolidWorks software takes
the View, Display, Section
View option into account. If Section View is on,
only the visible geometry is exported to the VRML file. This is different
from the way the software behaves when you save documents as IGES, STEP,
Parasolid, or ACIS files. When you export SolidWorks documents as VRML
files, you can choose the version to export, VRML 1.0 or VRML 2.0 (VRML
97).
Version Information
The VRML translator supports all versions of VRML files up to and including
VRML version 2.0 (VRML 97).
Related Topics
Exporting Documents and Setting Options
STL/VRML Import Options
VRML Export Options