Parasolid XT
Parasolid is a 3D solid modeling kernel by Siemens. The XT format is its text-based exchange format, used by NX, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, and other CAD systems.
Format Summary
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Extensions | .x_t, .xt |
| Encoding | ASCII |
| Import | |
| Export | — |
| License | 3D Modeler |
Import Options
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Slicing plane | Z-height for 2D cross-section extraction | 0.0 |
| Tolerance | Gap tolerance for geometry extraction | Auto |
How It Works
Like other 3D formats, LinkCAD extracts 2D cross-sections from Parasolid BREP geometry by slicing at a specified Z-plane.
Common Workflows
Parasolid → GDSII
Extract device footprints or mechanical boundaries from 3D models.
Technical Notes
- The 3D Modeler license bundle is required
- XT is the text-based variant; XB (binary) is not supported
- Supports Parasolid kernel versions used by major CAD systems
CLI / Command-File Options
These option keys can be used on the command line or in command files.
Import
| Key | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
XtOutExplodeArcs |
flag | Explode arcs to polyline segments |