3d Model Formats. General features of 3d file formats 1. Neutral file formats step.
Gltf or gl transmission format is the open source 3d file format used by office to store and render all 3d models. You can export files from 3d modeling software in generic formats that can be imported and edited by a wide variety of different software. Proprietary 3d or dcc digital content creation application files such as max and blend file formats from 3d studio max or blender for example.
Appearance the second important feature of 3d file formats is the ability to store appearance.
Appearance the second important feature of 3d file formats is the ability to store appearance. Approximate as well as accurate surface geometry encoding is. Office is using a real time rasterization renderer to create the resulting images you see when you insert a 3d model. Exported 3d file formats such as fbx or obj.