Importing PLY and CAL files into BuildIT Projector
Overview
Note: BuildIT Projector version 2020 and later will import native PLY and CAL files directly. The below conversion procedure is only required for earlier versions.
Using a free conversion utility, Virtek .PLY or .CAL projection plans can be converted and used with BuildIT Projector.
Note: PLY and CAL files can be exported from other software in addition to Virtek, (Fibersim, Catia, SA, Verisurf. etc.). The Conversion Utility provided, and the procedure outlined below can be used for any compatible PLY or CAL files.
- Download the Virtek To Projector Conversion Utility. Once downloaded, launch the VirtekToProjector.exe file.
Note: This converter can also be found under the BuildIT Projector installation location: C:\Program Files\BuildIT\BuildIT Projector 20xx\projection - Select the Virtek .PLY or .CAL file to convert.
- Choose a location where to save the converted BuildIT XML file. Make sure you add the xml extension to the file name. Once the conversion is compete a successful pop-up message will be displayed.
- You can now import the converted XML file directly into BuildIT via the Import Projection Plan button.
- Multiple files can be imported into a plan, the data will be added to the bottom of the list
- Multiple files can be imported into a plan, the data will be added to the bottom of the list
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After import, the projection data will now be populated the plan.
Note: These are only projection curves and are not actual entities in the model. These curves can be viewed and selected in the plan, but can’t be edited or used otherwise.
