Tips to open 3DXML file

Can't open the 3DXML file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open 3DXML files as well as a list of programs that support 3DXML files.

3DXML file extension

File Name Dassault Systemes 3D XML Format
File Developer Dassault Systemes
File Category 3D Image Files

The 3DXML file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the 3DXML files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the 3DXML file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 6
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is 3DXML file?

The file with the extension 3DXML is the 3D Image Files file type. It was designed by Dassault Systemes. 3D Image Files consists of 622 similar files. Dassault Systemes 3D XML Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Adobe Acrobat. This was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. Alternatively, you can use 8 other programs. The GLC_Player, 3D XML Player, 3DVIA, SIMULIA programs will also handle the file when the Adobe Acrobat program does not fulfill its role.

How to open 3DXML file?

An often recurring problem with Dassault Systemes 3D XML Format is that 3DXML is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that 3DXML files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the 3DXML file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Adobe Acrobat

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Adobe Acrobat is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Adobe Acrobat into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file 3DXML.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe Acrobat with 3DXML files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the 3DXML file to open in the Adobe Acrobat application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the 3DXML file with the Adobe Acrobat program.

Step 3. Update Adobe Acrobat to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Adobe Acrobat program, it is possible that Dassault Systemes 3D XML Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Adobe Systems Incorporated page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the 3DXML file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to 3DXML files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the 3DXML file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover 3DXML files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the 3DXML files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular 3DXML file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Dassault Systemes help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted 3DXML files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move 3DXML to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the 3DXML file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.