Ecdesign 3D model information
Below you will find a Q&A on how you can best prepare a 3D model before sending it to us for upload into Ecdesign.
1. Supported file formats
The primary file format is 3DS MAX. We do also accept STEP 214, OBJ, U3d, dae and Wrml, but they do require more time to prepare for Ecdesign, which will result in additional cost. Before sending a test file to us, go through the technical requirements in step 2 below.
The closer you can follow the technical requirements when setting up the model, the less time we will need to spend on the model before uploading it to Ecdesign.
The closer you can follow the technical requirements when setting up the model, the less time we will need to spend on the model before uploading it to Ecdesign.
2. How to best prepare the file (technical requirements for (.max file format)
GeometryThe current technical limit for each 3D model in Ecdesign is maximum 60,000 polygons (triangles).
MaterialUse only standard materials. Use diffuse color with basic parameters and no reflection, bump, refraction or other mapping functions. You can use all all Phong basic parameters in material editor.Assign color material to all parts of the 3D model.
MappingAll textures used on the model must be in JPG format or PNG for transparency textures and all texture names must begin with your company name in one word and then underscore followed by texture name. All the sides on the images needs to be in *2 dimension like 128, 512 or a maximum 1024 pixel.
File name
All file names, images, materials and/or mesh names must be in English letters only.
LightsUse only standard lightning.
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Rendering
Use "default scanline renderer" in the "Render setup" in 3Dstudiomax.
UnitsUse meter.
CamerasIn the scene you can use one camera but no extra lighting.
Meshes
All model elements with the same color must have a single mesh, and name all of meshes after respectiv material / varieties and part in this way:
_ECDRoughMetal_01 _ECDCoating_01 _ECDCarPaint_01 _ECDMetalPlate_01 _ECDChrome_01 _ECDPlastic_01 _ECDRoughPlastic_01 _ECDRubber_01 _ECDLeather_01 _ECDCloth_01 _ECDBrushedMetal_01 _ECDPolishedMetal_01 _ECDAluminium_01 _ECDWood_01 |
3. Sample file information
Here you can download a zip folder including a sample .max file and texture folder showing how the 3D file should be setup.
4. Cost information
The cost per model will be approximately 60 EUR per model if you meet the specified requirements. There is also a 1500 EUR entry fee for new manufacturers to be part of Ecdesign. This is to set you up in our Ecdesign database, adding you to our universal version, adding color options. In the entry fee we include one free Ecdesign license during year one.
5. Other file types
We can also accept files in these formats (STEP-214, OBJ , collada, or Wrml). These formats require more time to process/ adapt and will cost extra. If sending these type of model, then we must have them with all meshes visible, everything else must be removed.
Solid Works files must be in the format STEP-214. Solid Works models can be converted from a SolidWorks Assembly to a SolidWorks Part with only external surfaces, then it can beexported to a STEP 214 file.There is also a feature in SolidWorks called defeature. This feature makes it possible to remove internal holes, which will which decrease the polygon count further.
Solid Works files must be in the format STEP-214. Solid Works models can be converted from a SolidWorks Assembly to a SolidWorks Part with only external surfaces, then it can beexported to a STEP 214 file.There is also a feature in SolidWorks called defeature. This feature makes it possible to remove internal holes, which will which decrease the polygon count further.
