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File Format Conversions

Checking in the document to Flow initiates an automatic conversion process. The automatic conversions ensure that all file formats are always up to date.



Several file formats require an optional license to enable conversion or viewing functionality. In some cases, system customization may also be necessary to support specific formats.

The following formats do not require an optional license:

  • Reference model

  • Lightweight model

  • GLB format

A free PDF viewer is available for installation on all hardware platforms supported by Flow. This ensures smooth and trouble-free viewing of PDF files across all devices.


Conversion format table of Vertex Flow:


Original formatFile extension of the original formatConverted formatFile extension of the converted formatConverterNote
Microsoft Office.doc, .ppt, .xls, .docx, .pptx, .xlsxPortable Document Format.doc, .ppt, .xls, .docx, .pptx, .xlsxNeevia
Vertex Model.vxm3D Portable Document Format.vxmVertexG4
Vertex Model

.vxm

ISO 10303 Standard for the Exchange of Product model data.stepVertexG4
Vertex Model.vxmStandard ACIS Text .sat VertexG4
Vertex Model.vxmIndustry Foundation Classes.ifcVertexG4
Vertex Model.vxmGraphics Language Transmission Format (binary form).glbVertexG4
Vertex Model.vxmLightweight Vertex Model(filename).vxm

Vertex Drawing.vxpPortable Document Format.pdfVertexG4

Also enables the generation of PDF files in different languages, as well as the creation of PDF spare parts catalogs and manufacturing parts lists.

Vertex Drawing.vxpAutoCAD Drawing.dwgVertexG4Multisheet drawings are not supported.
Vertex Drawing.vxpAutoCAD Drawing.dxfVertexG4Multisheet drawings are not supported.
Vertex Drawing.vxpScalable Vector Graphics (SolidWorks).svgVertexG4Multisheet drawings are not supported
AutoCAD Drawing.dwgPortable Document Format.pdfVertexG4
AutoCAD Drawing.dwgAutoCAD Drawing.dxfVertexG4
AutoCAD Drawing.dwgScalable Vector Graphics (SolidWorks).svgVertexG4
AutoCAD Drawing.dxfPortable Document Format.pdfVertexG4
AutoCAD Drawing.dxfScalable Vector Graphics (SolidWorks).svgVertexG4
Industry Foundation Classes.ifcVertex Model.vxmVertexG4
Industry Foundation Classes.ifc3D Portable Document Format.pdfVertexG4
ISO 10303 Standard for the Exchange of Product model data.stepVertex Model.vxmVertexG4
ISO 10303 Standard for the Exchange of Product model data.step3D Portable Document Format.pdfVertexG4
ISO 10303 Standard for the Exchange of Product model data.stepLightweight Vertex Model(filename).vxmVertexG4
SolidWorks Model

.sldprt

Lightweight Vertex Model(filename).vxmVertexG4Only if the STEP format is also returned to Flow along with the SolidWorks Model.




When a drawing or model is checked-in from G4 to Flow, the file formats are generated automatically or according to the selected options:


File conversions are generated automatically when checking in Vertex Drawings.

For Vertex Models, the desired file conversions are selected in the G4 return window. These selections are saved to the model’s object card in Flow. The selections can also be modified later in the model card in Flow, in which case the files are generated immediately after the changes. You can also extend the automation and make Flow generate always e.g. STEP and GLB files.

When a Lightweight STEP or SAT model file is included, Flow also generates a corresponding Lightweight Vertex Model.



File Conversions of Vertex Drawings

2DCreates automaticallyCreates according to the selected options
PDFX
PDF EnglishX
PDF Spare partX
SVGX
DXFX
DWG X

File Conversions of Vertex Models

3DCreates automaticallyCreates according to the selected options
PDFX (default)
IFC*X
STEP*X
SAT*X
Reference Model*X (from assembly)
Lighweigth Model*X
Lightweight STEP model*X
Lightweight SAT model*X
GLB*X


*) The keyword pdm.autogenerate.model.default.conversions can be used to extend the automation; for example, to automatically generate STEP and GLB files for all Vertex models.

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