Saving Files

Use

You can save (export/convert) 2D and 3D files to a number of supported file formats. You can establish various settings when saving files depending on the type of file in which you select to save (the output format).

When you begin saving a file, a Save window displays, and if the file contains export properties, you can modify those properties and apply them to the file. For example, if you save a file to the .jpeg format, you can determine the quality of the saved file. If you save a file to the .rh format, you can save keyframe animation, normals, skins, and smoothing. Once you have modified the export properties for a particular file format, those settings are applied to any file of the same format when it is saved.

The Save window tabs and options differ depending on the selected output format. However, many tabs and options are identical across different file formats. The shared settings are described in the individual tab topics (Animation, Geometry Transform, Materials, and Texture Maps). Any unique settings are described in the file format topics located within the Supported File Formats section.

For .rh files, a file validation process occurs as part of the save. If any inconsistencies are encountered during file validation, a confirmation window displays. If you continue saving the file, it is automatically repaired. If you do not wish to continue, the save is cancelled.

You can also publish files to HTML using various templates and then view them in detail in your browser

Note that while the Save window is used to save to most file formats, the Vector Illustration tool can be used to save files to a number of additional formats including .ai, .cgm, .eps, and .swf. Certain formats can be saved using both methods, such as .dxf.

Activities

Saving a File in the Same Format

Choose Start of the navigation pathFile Next navigation step SaveEnd of the navigation path from the menu bar.

Saving a File to a Different Format

  1. Choose Start of the navigation pathFile Next navigation step SaveEnd of the navigation path from the menu bar, or Save As from the Standard toolbar.

  2. Browse for the directory where you want to save the file, and enter a filename.

  3. Select the format in which you want to save the file, and select the types of object you want to save.

  4. Modify the properties if required by choosing Settings, and then choose Save.

More Information

General Tab Page

Animation Tab Page

Geometry Transform Tab Page

Materials Tab Page

Texture Maps Tab Page

SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Import and Export Options