Importing 3D Data into WinCAPS III

Modified on Wed, 16 Oct at 5:05 PM

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Import 3D data created by other applications and use it as an object in simulation.

The following formats are supported.

Directx file (*.x)
VRML 2.0 file (*.wrl)

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WINCAPS III does not support VRML 1.0 format.

Use VRML 2.0 (or VRML 97) format data.

STEP 1

Select the parent node for adding the object.

STEP 2

Right-click the node. From the submenu, click Add 3DData. read 3D data window appears.

STEP 3

Select a file and click the OK button.
The default format is DirectX. For VRML data, switch the file type to VRML (*.wrl).
The corresponding object appears in the Arm 3D view.

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The units of the data scale may differ according to the software on which the 3D data was created. Select the appropriate unit and import.

Imported 3D data may display a mirror image. Enter a negative value in the Scale box to display a normal image.