3DM File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .3dm
Primary Use 3D Modeling
Developed by Robert McNeel & Associates
First Released 1980
Open Format Yes
MIME Type model/3dm
Supported by Rhino, AutoCAD, Various CAD Software
Binary/Text Both
Main Features NURBS curves, surfaces, solids; mesh analysis and tools; 2D drawing
Compression Supported
Embedding Support Textures, animation data
Associated Files Textures, material definitions, plugin data
Pros High precision, extensive modelling capabilities
Cons May require high-end hardware for complex models
Usage Architecture, Industrial Design, Product Design, Multimedia
Advantages over other formats Flexible, highly accurate modelling, wide software support
Embeddable Objects Yes
Versioning Supported
Layer Info Supported
Object Types Point, Mesh, NURBS, Curves, Solids
License Proprietary, with free and open options