COB to 3DM Conversion
We’ve compiled a list of valuable resources, brimming with step-by-step guides and expert tips for converting COB files to 3DM format using our converters. Go through them now to simplify your COB files conversion later.
- Convert 3D Mesh Files in the Batch Mode
- Explode Component Instances into Mesh Groups
- NURBS Surface Reconstruction from Triangle Mesh or Point Cloud Data
- STEP File Converter to Mesh File Formats
- Autoconverter Uses Vertex Normals to Display Smooth Meshes
- STEP to 3DM Rhino Conversion with NURBS Surfaces
COB vs. 3DM Comparison
| Property | COB | 3DM |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions | .cob, .scn | .3dm |
| Name | Caligari TrueSpace Object | Rhinoceros 3D Model |
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Caligari TrueSpace Object File
A file format for storing 3D objects that was created by the Caligari Corporation. It is used by their software, TrueSpace, which is a 3D modeling and animation program. Here are some of the key features and benefits of COB:
- COB File Formats: There are two types of COB files:
- ASCII: COB files are human-readable and can be edited with just a text editor.
- Binary: COB files are machine-readable only but they are more compact and efficient.
- COB File Import: Autoconverter and Automesher Application can import COB files and convert them to other 3D formats, such as STEP, SAT, FBX, SKP, OBJ, and others. We use the open asset import library, which is a cross-platform library that supports many 3D file formats. By using this library, we can preserve the original features of the COB file, such as the materials, textures, UV coordinates, and other properties.
Rhinoceros 3D File
The native file format for Rhinoceros 3D software. Used for various purposes like product design, architecture, and engineering. It has the following features:
- Geometry Data Types: 3DM allows for the storage of a variety of 3D geometry data types, including smooth NURBS surfaces, triangular meshes, points, and curves. Each data type has its own advantages and applications in 3D modeling.
- 3DM File Converters: Our software products allow you to import and export 3DM files, and convert them into various other file formats. Autoconverter can export only polygonal meshes, while Autoshaper can export NURBS shapes, which are more accurate and smooth.
- Flexibility in File Versions: These invaluable 3DM file converters also offer the flexibility to save Rhino files in various 3DM file versions, ranging from Rhino 2.X to the most recent Rhino 8.X version. This feature enhances the versatility and applicability of 3DM in different software environments.