PLY

Access: Open this function from one of the following locations:

  • Click the or button from the toolbar.

  • Select File > Import > Import to New File or Import to Current File from the menu bar.

  • Select File > Export > Export or Export by Pick from the menu bar.

When the Import or Export dialog is displayed, select PLY from the Files of Type field.

Import and export files in the PLY format (*.ply) to/from Cimatron.

For a summary of the Data Interface Import/Export formats supported by Cimatron (including their CAD version numbers), see Cimatron's Import/Export Capabilities at a Glance.

Cimatron retains the settings of the data interface (Import/Export) dialog from its last use, including the menu state (expanded or collapsed) and the tab that was opened.

What is PLY?What is PLY?

PLY is a computer file format known as the Polygon File Format or the Stanford Triangle Format. The format was mainly designed to store 3D data from 3D scanners.

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.