WorkXPlore 3D
PartXplore is a computer aided design (CAD) file viewer developed by Sescoi for reading, analyzing, and sharing 3D and 2D CAD files without requiring the original CAD application.[1] It was introduced in 2008 and is supported from local Vero offices. The software is available as a viewer and an evaluation version.[2]
| Original author(s) | Vero Software |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2008 |
| Operating system | Windows |
| Available in | 10 languages |
List of languages English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Czech, Japanese, Chinese, Korean | |
| Type | CAD file viewer |
| Website | www.partxplore.com |
Functionality
PartXplore serves as a collaborative viewer for 2D and 3D CAD files, allowing users to measure 3D parts and analyze various properties such as undercut areas, plane surfaces, thickness, volumes, surfaces, and weight. The software also provides dynamic cross-sectional visualization.
PartXplore enables users to add dimensional and geometric measurements, annotations, and labels directly to the 3D model. Additionally, the software facilitates the sharing of 3D parts and assembly files through a standalone application that can be transmitted as an executable file. The recipient can then access and work on the 3D model received.[3]
CAD formats supported
PartXplore is compatible with various file types, including:
- 2D formats: DXF, DWG, WorkNC 2D curves, CATIA V5 2D, UG 2D, Pro/E 2D and HPGL
- 3D formats: STL (Stereo-lithography), IGES (Initial Graphics Exchange Specifications - igs, iges), STEP (STandard for the Exchange of Product model data - stp, step), WorkNC 3D (wnc), UGS Parasolid (x_t, xmt_txt, x_b), SolidWorks (Parts, assemblies, drawings & sheet metal -sldprt, sldasm, slddrw), PTC Pro/ENGINEER (prt, asm), CATIA V4 (model, exp, user-def), CATIA V5 (catpart, catproduct, cgr), UGS Unigraphics 3D (prt, asm), CADDS, SolidEdge (prt, asm), ACIS and UNISURF
- NC formats: ISO G-code, WorkNC files.[2]
References
- Direct Industry, "PartXplore collaborative viewer Archived 2010-05-02 at the Wayback Machine"
- Partxplore site, Archived 2016-03-12 at the Wayback Machine
- TCT magazine, “PartXplore award winning software Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine”