Discover the transformation of your design files into an immersive world with SimLab. A suite of solutions aimed at pros in CAD and VR, SimLab is the key to unlocking the boundless potential of 3D visualization and virtual reality. From creation to collaboration, everything becomes simpler, faster, and more interactive.
SimLab: More Than a Solution, a Revolution for VR Creation
Simlab is a complete 3D and VR content creation solution for visualization, simulation, collaboration and animation. The solution is available in several software packages, different modules and plugins for integration into CAD applications::
- SimLab Composer: The complete solution for creating and animating 3D and VR scenes and creating realistic renderings.
- SimLab Studio: The simplified version dedicated to interactive VR training. Included from SimLab Composer Mechanical.
- SimLab VR Viewer: The VR and desktop visualization solution. Free
- Simlab Collaboration: The add-on for real-time collaboration in VR.
- SimLab CADVRter: Standalone 3D/CAD/VR conversion tool. +25 3D file formats, automatic conversion. Included from SimLab Composer Mechanical.
With its extensive range of applications and modules, SimLab becomes a must-have in the field of CAD and VR.
Why Choose SimLab CADVRter?
SimLab CADVRter stands out for its versatility and powerful features in converting CAD files to VR.
- File Support: Supports over 25 file formats for reading and more than 15 for writing.
- Stand-alone: Runs independently, without the need for third-party applications.
- Privacy: Files are managed directly by the user, ensuring the protection of your data.
- Fast and Easy: Ultra-fast conversion, with optimal control over optimization and tessellation.
- Animation Support: Animations are preserved when supported by 3D output files.
- Texture Support: Import and export models with materials and textures.
Supported Import and Export Formats with CADVRter
SimLab CADVRter allows the import of the majority of 3D and CAD formats on the market and the export to several 3D formats. Some formats are compatible for animation and Flex body conversions.
| Import Format | Windows | MAC OS |
3D PDF *.pdf (u3d based) |
✓ | ✓ |
| 3DS MAX *.3ds | ✓ | ✓ |
| CATIA *.3dxml | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collada *.dae | ✓ | ✓ |
| CTM *.ctm | ✓ | ✓ |
| DWF *.dwf *dwfx | ✓ | |
| DWG (2021)*.dwg *dxf | ✓ | ✓ |
FBX (2023)*.fbx  |
✓ | ✓ |
| GLTF *.gltf *.glb |
✓ | ✓ |
| IFC *.ifc | ✓ | ✓ |
| IGES *.igs *.iges | ✓ | ✓ |
| INVENTOR (2023) *.iam *.ipt | ✓ | |
| LightWave *.lwo, *.lw | ✓ | |
| OSG *.osg | ✓ | ✓ |
| PRC *.prc | ✓ | ✓ |
| RHINO 3D *.3dm | ✓ | ✓ |
| SIMLAB COMPOSER *.sim *.zim |
✓ | ✓ |
| SIMLAB VR VIEWER *.vrpackage |
✓ | ✓ |
| SKETCHUP (2022) *.skp | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOLIDWORKS*.sldasm *.sldprt | ✓ | ✓ |
| (2023) | (2019) | |
| STEP *.stp *.step | ✓ | ✓ |
| STL *.stl | ✓ | ✓ |
| U3D *.u3d | ✓ | ✓ |
| USDZ *.usdz |
✓ | ✓ |
| Point Cloud *.xyz, *.pcd, *.e57, *.las, *.laz | ✓ | ✓ |
| WAVEFRONT OBJ *.obj | ✓ | ✓ |
| ZBRUSH *.goz | ✓ | ✓ |
| Export Format | Windows | MAC OS |
| 3D PDF *.pdf (u3d based) |
✓ | ✓ |
| 3DS MAX *.3ds | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3MF *.3mf | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collada *.dae | ✓ | ✓ |
| CTM *.ctm | ✓ | ✓ |
| DWF *.dwf *dwfx | ✓ | |
| DWG (2021)*.dwg *dxf | ✓ | ✓ |
| FBX (2023)*.fbx |
✓ | ✓ |
| GLTF *.gltf *.glb |
✓ | ✓ |
| OSG *.osg | ✓ | ✓ |
| SIMLAB VR VIEWER *.vrpackage |
✓ | ✓ |
| SKETCHUP (2022) *.skp | ✓ | ✓ |
| STL *.stl | ✓ | ✓ |
| U3D *.u3d | ✓ | ✓ |
| USDZ *.usdz |
✓ | ✓ |
| WAVEFRONT OBJ *.obj | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing
CADVRter: $7.99 /Month (Billed Annually)
In summary, SimLab is the Swiss Army knife for anyone looking to convert CAD models to VR, collaborate in real time, or visualize 3D projects. At this price point, it would be a shame not to try out this versatile software suite. CAD Interop, with over 25 years of experience in the field of CAD data exchange, highly recommends that you take part in this technological revolution.
