Convert PLT to 3DS via Python
Instantly convert PLT to 3DS without needing AutoCAD® or any other rendering software.
Aspose.CAD for Python
Overview
How to Convert PLT to 3DS Using Python
In order to convert PLT to 3DS, 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 PLT to 3DS via Python
Python programmers can easily load & convert PLT files to 3DS in just a few lines of code.
- Load PLT file with Image.Load method
- Create an instance of ThreeDSOptions class
- Call Image.Save method while passing the resultant file path & object of ThreeDSOptions
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 PLT to 3DS Python Conversion
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PLT What is PLT File Format?
The PLT file format is a vector-based plotter file introduced by Autodesk, Inc. and contains information for a certain CAD file. Plotting details require accuracy and precision in production, and usage of PLT file guarantee this as all images are printed using lines instead of dots. The format is based on the HPGL file format which is used for sending information to plotter printers. PLT files can be viewed with its original applications i.e. Autodesk’s AutoCAD, but there are other applications as well that can be used to manipulate these files such as CorelDRAW Graphics Suite. A number of applications and APIs support conversion of PLT file format to DXF, PDF, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, BMP, CGM, SVG, PS and PCL.
Read More3DS 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 MoreOther Supported Conversions
You can also convert PLT into many other file formats including few listed below.