Difference between revisions of "USDZ File Format Tips"
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'''USD stands for Universal Scene Description,''' a "ecosystem" for building and collaborating with 3D objects and 3D worlds. | '''USD stands for Universal Scene Description,''' a "ecosystem" for building and collaborating with 3D objects and 3D worlds. | ||
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+ | '''"USDZ" is a archive of files''' that describe materials, textures, lighting, animations, etc. for Augmented Reality (AR) developers. | ||
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+ | Other related formats for scene descriptions are USDA (ASCII encoded) and USDC (binary encoded).<br> | ||
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<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#ff6c00; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> </p> | <p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#ff6c00; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> </p> | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
− | Software at PPM that | + | |
− | :Autodesk Fusion | + | === Software at PPM that previews USDZ/USD === |
+ | :'''Adobe Bridge (with extensions?)''' | ||
+ | :'''[https://help.procreate.com/procreate/handbook/3d-painting/import Procreate iPad app]''' | ||
+ | :'''[https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/view-a-universal-scene-description-usd-file-prvwd129f236/11.0/mac/14.0 Preview — on Macintosh]''' | ||
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+ | === Software at PPM that Imports USDZ/USD === | ||
+ | :'''[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/files/import_export/usd.html#importing-usd-files Blender]''' — Importing USD Files | ||
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+ | === Software at PPM that Exports USDZ/USD === | ||
+ | :'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=ASM-EXPORT-DESIGN Autodesk Fusion]''' — Export designs | ||
+ | :'''[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/files/import_export/usd.html Blender]''' — Exporting to USD Files | ||
+ | :'''[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/format/USD.html Mathematica]''' — [https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Export.html Export] to USD, USDA, USDC, or USDZ file formats | ||
Links to external sites (youtube.com): | Links to external sites (youtube.com): | ||
+ | :'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOdyx-oSs2M What is the USD File Type? (NVIDIA Studio)]''' | ||
:[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WdGcFk9xsuo '''How to Make an Augmented Reality File'''] | :[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WdGcFk9xsuo '''How to Make an Augmented Reality File'''] | ||
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+ | ==Classes== | ||
+ | PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup'''] | ||
==Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed== | ==Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed== | ||
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Links to external sites: | Links to external sites: | ||
− | :'''USDZ file format''' — on Library of Congress | + | :'''[https://openusd.org/release/index.html Universal Scene Description]''' — on OpenUSD.org |
+ | :'''[https://loc.gov/preservation/digital/formats/fdd/fdd000561.shtml USDZ file format]''' — on Library of Congress | ||
+ | :'''[https://wiki.aswf.io/display/WGUSD USD Working Group]''' — Wiki | ||
:'''[[wikipedia:Universal_Scene_Description|USD]]''' — Universal Scene Description on Wikipedia | :'''[[wikipedia:Universal_Scene_Description|USD]]''' — Universal Scene Description on Wikipedia | ||
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+ | ==Member Showcase== | ||
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==Related Pages== | ==Related Pages== | ||
Links to related PPM Wiki pages: | Links to related PPM Wiki pages: | ||
:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]''' | :'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]''' | ||
+ | :'''[[Blender Tips]]''' | ||
:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]''' | :'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]''' | ||
− | :'''[[ | + | :'''[[STL File Format Tips]]''' |
− | :'''[[ | + | :'''[[GitHub Tips]]''' |
+ | :'''[[Procreate app Tips]]''' | ||
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+ | :[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Computers — Windows''' </span>]] | ||
− | + | ==Hand-Curated Links== | |
− | ==Curated Links== | ||
Links to member-recommended external sites: | Links to member-recommended external sites: | ||
− | :'''[https://developer.nvidia.com/usd What is Universal Scene Description?]''' | + | :'''[https://www.pixar.com/usd Pixar's Universal Scene Description (USD) technology]''' |
+ | :'''[https://developer.apple.com/augmented-reality/quick-look/ Apple Developer Augmented Reality]''' — Examples with animations | ||
+ | :'''[https://developer.nvidia.com/usd What is Universal Scene Description?]''' — Resources on NVIDIA.com | ||
− | == For Additional Help == | + | ==For Additional Help== |
− | : Use the PPM Slack channel #computing | + | :Use the PPM Slack channel #computing |
− | :[[How To Slack#Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']] | + | :[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']] |
:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community. | :Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community. | ||
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Revision as of 16:58, 14 April 2024
USD stands for Universal Scene Description, a "ecosystem" for building and collaborating with 3D objects and 3D worlds.
"USDZ" is a archive of files that describe materials, textures, lighting, animations, etc. for Augmented Reality (AR) developers.
Other related formats for scene descriptions are USDA (ASCII encoded) and USDC (binary encoded).
Tips
Software at PPM that previews USDZ/USD
- Adobe Bridge (with extensions?)
- Procreate iPad app
- Preview — on Macintosh
Software at PPM that Imports USDZ/USD
- Blender — Importing USD Files
Software at PPM that Exports USDZ/USD
- Autodesk Fusion — Export designs
- Blender — Exporting to USD Files
- Mathematica — Export to USD, USDA, USDC, or USDZ file formats
Links to external sites (youtube.com):
Classes
PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed
Links to external sites:
- Universal Scene Description — on OpenUSD.org
- USDZ file format — on Library of Congress
- USD Working Group — Wiki
- USD — Universal Scene Description on Wikipedia
Member Showcase
- For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
- Autodesk Fusion Tips
- Blender Tips
- Visual Studio Code Tips
- STL File Format Tips
- GitHub Tips
- Procreate app Tips
Hand-Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- Pixar's Universal Scene Description (USD) technology
- Apple Developer Augmented Reality — Examples with animations
- What is Universal Scene Description? — Resources on NVIDIA.com
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
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