Convert 3DS to WMF via Python
Instantly convert 3DS to WMF without needing AutoCAD® or any other rendering software.
How to Convert 3DS to WMF Using Python
In order to convert 3DS to WMF, 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 WMF via Python
Python programmers can easily load & convert 3DS files to WMF in just a few lines of code.
- Load 3DS file with Image.Load method
- Create an instance of WmfOptions class
- Call Image.Save method while passing the resultant file path & object of WmfOptions
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 WMF Python Conversion
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3DS What is 3DS File Format?
A file with .3ds extension represents 3D Sudio (DOS) mesh file format used by Autodesk 3D Studio. Autodesk 3D Studio has been in 3D file format market since 1990s and has now evolved to 3D Studio MAX for working with 3D modeling, animation and rendering. A 3DS file contains data for 3D representation of scenes and images and is one of the popular file formats for 3D data import and export. It considers information like camera locations, Mesh data, lighting information, viewport configurations, smoothing group data, bitmap references and attributes to create vertices and polygons for rendering a scene.
Read MoreWMF What is WMF File Format?
Files with WMF extension represent Microsoft Windows Metafile (WMF) for storing vector as well as bitmap-format images data. To be more accurate, WMF belongs to the vector file format category of Graphics file formats that is device independent. Windows Graphical Device Interface (GDI) uses the functions stored in a WMF file to display an image on the screen. A more enhanced version of WMF, known as Enhanced Meta Files (EMF), was published later that makes the format more feature rich. Practically, WMF are similar to SVG.
Read MoreOther Supported Conversions
You can also convert 3DS into many other file formats including few listed below.