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File types
Creo Elements/Direct 3D Access supports the following file types:
Extension
File type
.anf
CATIA, I-DEAS, Creo Parametric neutral file format created with Creo Elements/Direct adapter.
.bdl
.bi
2D data
.dwg
2D AutoCAD
.dxf
2D AutoCAD
.exp
CATIA
.easm
eDrawings (export only)
.edrw
eDrawings (export only)
.xv2, .xv3
XVL (export only)
.fix
Dim fixes
.igs/iges
IGES 2D and 3D
.lsp
.lyt
.mi
.model
CATIA
.pkg
.rec
.sat
ACIS
.sd
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
.sdexp
Creo Elements/Direct Model Manager or web service
.tol
Dim tols
.x_b
SolidWorks Parasolid
.x_t
.xmit
ME30
.xmt_txt
.pvz
Creo View MCAD (export only)
Loading 3D Data
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If you load 3D data files which contain parts, assemblies, workplanes, or workplane sets with identical names to any currently loaded parts, assemblies, workplanes, or workplane sets, Creo Elements/Direct 3D Access will automatically rename the loaded objects.
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You cannot reload an assembly file into Creo Elements/Direct 3D Access if one of its constituent part files has been deleted or renamed.
Package files (*.pkg)
A package is a single compressed file consisting of parts, assemblies, workplanes, and workplane sets. This is a useful way to keep a group of related objects together in one file.
2D data files (*.mi)
2D data files are used to store a view set or a workplane whose profile you want to save. Select a view set or workplane from the browser, click a workplane in the screen, or use the Select tool.
2D data is saved as an MI file and can be loaded into 2D or into a workplane in 3D. Use the load MI file type to import a saved profile.
Creo Elements/Direct Annotation bundle files (*.bdl)
If you load a bundle file (which contains a 3D model and an associated drawing saved together in Creo Elements/Direct Annotation) while Creo Elements/Direct Annotation is activated, the 3D model is loaded into Creo Elements/Direct 3D Access and the 2D drawing is loaded into Creo Elements/Direct Annotation. However, you can also load a bundle file into Creo Elements/Direct 3D Access when Creo Elements/Direct Annotation is not activated; in this case, only the 3D model is loaded and the drawing is not.
Recorder files (*.rec)
A recorder file is a file that was generated by the goodie "Recorder." It contains all actions you made during your recording session.
Loading recorder files
You load a recorder file in the same way as other file types. Just choose the file type *.rec and select a recorder file from the list. This will cause a "full playback" of the chosen recorder file. If you want to playback the recorder file by section, you need to do the playback via the goodie "Recorder."
LISP files (*.lsp)
LISP files contain code that allow you to enhance and customize Creo Elements/Direct 3D Access.
Loading LISP files
You load a LISP file in the same way as other file types. Just choose the file type *.lsp and select a LISP file from the list. This will cause a (load "filename") but is more convenient than using the command line interface.