Draco Compression for SOLIDWORKS Visualize GLTF and GLB Exporter

You can use Draco compression when exporting 3D scenes from SOLIDWORKS Visualize to .glTF and .glB files.

3D scenes from SOLIDWORKS Visualize often have large file sizes, which can cause problems in scenarios that require the .glTF or .glB formats, such as augmented reality and web streaming. Draco is the standard compression mechanism for .glTF and .glB files.

You can also export to .glTF and .glB without Draco compression. Not all viewers or external applications can decompress it.

To export to .glTF and .glB files, click File > Export > Export Project. In the Export dialog box, for Save as type, select one of the following:
  • To export with Draco compression:
    • Compressed GL Transmission Format (*.draco.gltf)
    • Compressed Binary GL Transmission Format (*.draco.glb)
  • To export without Draco compression:
    • GL Transmission Format (*.gltf)
    • Binary GL Transmission Format (*.glb)