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See also:
DGN File Reader Options on page 454
Faro Scan File Reader
The file reader supports files from all Faro
scanners. Combined iQscan files must be located in a folder called
Scans in the same directory as the associated iQmod and iQwsp workspace files.
See also:
Faro Scan File Reader Options on page 458
FBX File Reader
The file reader supports Autodesk FBX files.
The Autodesk FBX format is a free platform-independent 3D authoring and interchange format that provides
access to 3D content from most 3D vendors. FBX file format offers you improved interoperability between
Autodesk Navisworks and a range of Autodesk products including Maya, 3DS MAX, and SoftImage.
The Autodesk Navisworks FBX file reader reads all 2D and 3D geometry, as well as texture maps and material
maps. However, currently it does not support animation.
Supported Entities
All 2D and 3D geometry (mesh, NURBS, patch, trimmed NURBS, NURBS curve)
Texture maps
Material maps
Camera and light
Skeleton
Normals, colors (they are both from vertex)
Unsupported Entities
Constraint (cluster constraint, shape constraint and aim constraint)
Pose
Take of animation
Marker
Nulls
Point Cloud geometry
See also:
FBX File Reader Options on page 459
IFC File Reader
The file reader supports stand-alone IF files.
Supported Entities
Faceted BReps
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