Convert PLY to USD via Python
Render PLY as USD without any 3D modeling and rendering software.
How to Convert PLY to USD Using Python
In order to convert PLY to USD, we’ll use
API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use document manipulation and conversion API for Python. Open
package manager, search for Aspose.3D and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.
Command line
pip install aspose-3d
Steps to Convert PLY to USD via Python
Python programmers can easily load & convert PLY files to USD in just a few lines of code.
- Load PLY file via the from_file of Scene class
- Call the Scene.save method with USD’s format.
- Check resultant USD file at specified path
System Requirements
Before running the Python conversion code, make sure that you have the following prerequisites.
- Microsoft Windows or Linux based OS.
- Python 3.5 or later.
- Aspose.3D for Python referenced in your project.
PLY What is PLY File Format?
PLY, Polygon File Format, represents 3D file format that stores graphical objects described as a collection of polygons. The purpose of this file format was to establish a simple and easy file type that is general enough to be useful for a wide range of models. PLY file format comes as ASCII as well as Binary format for compact storage and for rapid saving and loading. The file format is used by different applications that provide support for 3D files reading.
Read Moreusd What is usd File Format?
A file with .usd extension is a Universal Scene Description file format that encodes data for the purpose of data interchanging and augmenting between digital content creation applications. Developed by Pixar, USD provides the ability to interchange elemental assets (such as models) or animation.
Read MoreOther Supported Conversions
You can also convert PLY into many other file formats including few listed below.