Convert COLLADA to EMF in C#

A DAE file is a Digital Asset Exchange file format that is used for exchanging data between interactive 3D applications. This file format is based on the COLLADA (COLLAborative Design Activity) XML schema which is an open standard XML schema for the exchange of digital assets among graphics software applications. 2D and 3D drawings can be created with CAD software using COLLADA files.In particular, we can create and save designs in a COLLADA file for building, bridge, and highway construction projects.Programmatically exporting drawings from COLLADA files to EMF documents may be necessary in some instances.Drawings can be shared in a portable format thanks to these conversions.We will learn how to convert a COLLADA file to an EMF in C# in this article.

The following topics shall be covered in this article:

  1. C# COLLADA to EMF Converter – Free Download
  2. Steps to Convert COLLADA File to EMF Document
  3. Convert COLLADA to EMF Programmatically
  4. Export COLLADA to EMF with Options

C# COLLADA to EMF Converter – Free Download

To convert a COLLADA file to a EMF document, we will be using the Aspose.CAD for .NET API. It allows creating, editing, and manipulating COLLADA files and several other file formats.

The Image class is the base class for all types of drawings. The ColladaImage class represents a COLLADA image. Set PageWidth and PageHeight properties using the CadRasterizationOptions class. The EmfOptions class allows specifying the EMF options.

Please either download the DLL of the API or install it using NuGet.

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How to Convert COLLADA File to EMF using C#

We can convert a COLLADA drawing to a EMF document using Aspose.CAD for .NET by following the steps given below:

  • Load a COLLADA drawing file.
  • Save COLLADA as EMF.

Steps in C# to convert a COLLADA file to a EMF document.

Convert COLLADA to EMF Programmatically in C#

Please follow the steps given below to convert a COLLADA to a EMF:

  1. Load an input COLLADA file using the Image class.
  2. Create an instance of the EmfOptions class.
  3. Call Save() method to save it as a EMF. It takes the output EMF file path and EmfOptions as arguments.

The following code sample shows how to convert a COLLADA file to a EMF document using C#.

Export COLLADA to EMF with Options in C#

We can specify EMF save options while converting a COLLADA file to a EMF document by following the steps given below:

  1. Load an input COLLADA file using the Image class.
  2. Create an instance of the CadRasterizationOptions class.
  3. Specify the page height and width.
  4. Create an instance of the EmfOptions class.
  5. Set the VectorRasterizationOptions property as CadRasterizationOptions.
  6. Call Save() method to save it as a EMF. It takes the output EMF file path and EmfOptions as arguments.

The following code sample shows how to specify the page height and width while saving a COLLADA file as a EMF document using C#.

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Conclusion

In this article, we have learned how to:

  • load an existing COLLADA drawing file;
  • specify page height and width;
  • define save options;
  • save COLLADA as a EMF in C#.

Export a COLLADA to a EMF in C#, you can learn more about Aspose.CAD for .NET API using the documentation. In case of any ambiguity, please feel free to contact us on our free support forum. The DAE file format is based on the COLLADA XML schema where all the elements are defined as XML tags. It enables binding of diverse DCC and 3D processing tools into a production pipeline for 3D assets. It has comprehensive encoding of visual scenes including geometry, animation, shaders and physics. The format is open, archive-grade and retains meta information.

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