How to convert X_T to DAE
- Add your .X_T file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .DAE in a few seconds.
- Download your new .DAE file.
What to expect
- Exact Parasolid B-rep geometry is converted to a mesh, so curved surfaces are approximated with facets rather than kept as precise solids.
- DAE can reference external texture image files; a plain CAD model usually has no materials, so it may appear untextured.
- CAD-specific data such as feature history and parametric structure is not preserved - only the resulting geometry.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to the Parasolid solid when it becomes a DAE?
X_T is an exact Parasolid B-rep solid model, while DAE (COLLADA) is an XML-based 3D scene/model format oriented toward graphics rather than precise CAD. The conversion turns the solid into mesh-style geometry suitable for viewing and 3D scenes.Why convert X_T to DAE?
COLLADA is an open interchange format read by Blender and other 3D tools, and it is a common stepping stone toward web and AR formats like glTF/GLB. Converting moves CAD geometry into a general 3D-graphics pipeline.
Where does a DAE open?
A DAE opens free in Blender on any platform and in Preview on macOS. Because it is plain-text XML, many 3D applications can read it.
Is the exact CAD precision kept in the DAE?
No. The precise B-rep solid from the X_T is converted to mesh geometry, so smooth surfaces become faceted and exact dimensional precision is not retained. DAE describes a display model, not a parametric CAD solid.
Programs that convert X_T: PolyTrans|CAD+DCC · Anark Core · Afanche 3D Viewer for Mac · Online CAD converter · Babel3D
