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Convert 3DS to PDF via Python

Instantly convert 3DS to PDF without needing AutoCAD® or any other rendering software.

 

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Overview

How to Convert 3DS to PDF Using Python

In order to convert 3DS to PDF, we’ll use Aspose.CAD for Python API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use document manipulation and conversion API for Python platform. Open NPM package manager, search for Aspose.CAD and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.

Package Manager Console Command


pip install aspose-cad

Steps to Convert 3DS to PDF via Python

Python programmers can easily load & convert 3DS files to PDF in just a few lines of code.

  1. Load 3DS file with Image.Load method
  2. Create an instance of PdfOptions class
  3. Call Image.Save method while passing the resultant file path & object of PdfOptions

System Requirements

Before running the Python conversion code, make sure that you have the following prerequisites.

  • Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with Web browser.
  • Text editors such as Microsoft Visual Studio Code or Notepad or Notepad++.
 

This sample code shows 3DS to PDF Python Conversion

import aspose.cad as cad
image = cad.Image.load("file.3ds")
cadRasterizationOptions = cad.imageoptions.CadRasterizationOptions()
cadRasterizationOptions.page_height = 800.5
cadRasterizationOptions.page_width = 800.5
cadRasterizationOptions.zoom = 1.5
cadRasterizationOptions.layers = "Layer"
cadRasterizationOptions.background_color = Color.green
options = PdfOptions()
options.vector_rasterization_options = cadRasterizationOptions
image.save("result.pdf", options)
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    Other Supported Conversions

    You can also convert 3DS into many other file formats including few listed below.

    3DS TO DXF (Drawing Interchange Format)
    3DS TO IFC (Industry Foundation Classes File)
    3DS TO FBX (Filmbox)
    3DS TO STP (Standard for the Exchange of Product model data)
    3DS TO SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)
    3DS TO DWF (Design Web Format)
    3DS TO U3D (Universal 3D)
    3DS TO DWFX (Design Web Format XPS)
    3DS TO OBJ (Object file)
    3DS TO CGM (Computer Graphics Metafile)
    3DS TO GLB (Binary glTF)
    3DS TO GLTF (GL Transmission Format)
    3DS TO WEBP (Pronounced WEPPY)
    3DS TO EMF (Enhanced Windows Metafile)
    3DS TO WMF (Windows Metafile Format)
    3DS TO DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine)
    3DS TO PSD (Photoshop Document)
    3DS TO TIFF (Tagged Image Format)
    3DS TO JPEG (JPEG Image)
    3DS TO JPEG2000 (JPEG 2000)
    3DS TO PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
    3DS TO GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
    3DS TO BMP (Bitmap Image)