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OCCT conversion workflows

X3D to STEP

Convert X3D to STEP (STP). Transfer supported geometry and document data through OCCT; mesh sources remain polygonal.

Build this conversion into your application with OCCT readers, writers and the commercial components identified below.

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Input interface
OCCT3D Assimp reader
Processing route
Mesh to CAD container
Output interface
OCCT STEP writer

Read X3D for STEP output

Transfer X3D meshes into a STEP workflow with the X3D reader and STEP writer. This route carries polygonal geometry in the receiving document; it does not recreate the original CAD surfaces or feature history.

Read the supported X3D mesh and scene data with the Assimp integration. Inspect the object structure, placements and material information needed by the receiving application.

Configure the STEP geometry and document mapping

The Assimp integration provides mesh geometry, colors, materials and scene structure for its supported inputs. Pass that data to a separate OCCT or commercial writer. For STEP, STEP XML or DXF output, use the mesh-capable representation; this does not reconstruct BRep surfaces from polygons.

Write the imported model through the OCCT STEP interface. STEP supports BRep and mesh workflows, so choose the representation supported by the receiving application. Use the document layer when names, colors and assembly relationships are available and need to be transferred.

Check the STEP result

Verify geometry coverage and supported appearance. Interactive behavior and scene logic are not established by mesh import and need a separate implementation if the destination requires them.

Reopen the STEP file in the destination and compare geometry coverage, placements, names and colors. A mesh representation remains polygonal inside STEP. If the next task requires solid modeling, verify that the source and output contain the required BRep geometry.

Discuss this conversion with the producing and receiving applications, representative files and required geometry and attributes. Compare the reader/writer catalog when a different representation is needed.

Conversion integration

Build a X3D to STEP workflow

Share the source and receiving applications, representative files, required attributes and throughput. We can scope SDK evaluation or an integrated conversion service.