RenderDraw Documentation
  • About RenderDraw
    • What is RenderDraw?
    • RenderDraw Philosophy
    • Key features and benefits
  • Introduction
  • Getting Started with RenderDraw
    • Installation
    • Adding a RenderDraw License to a user's account
    • RenderDraw Permission Sets
      • Using user access policies for automated permission set & License Assignment
    • Relating Drawings to a Salesforce Record
    • CAD Conversion
      • Setup of CAD Conversion
      • UI CAD Conversion for Salesforce for Salesforce Admins
      • Version 1
        • CAD Conversion API (Direct Use)
          • Example input for Conversion
      • Version 2 (proposal)
        • Purpose
        • Sample File Input Conversion
  • Diving deeper
    • RenderDraw Architecture
      • RenderDraw Components
      • Storage of your Drawings
        • Connecting to your drawings
      • Supported Formats
    • Relationships
      • Why Metadata Matters
        • Advanced Metadata Relationships
          • Child Lookup
          • Parent-Child Relationships
      • Record Management
        • Scene Settings
    • Performance Considerations
    • Development Resources
    • Using Components on LWR Digital Experiences
    • Utilizing Interactions within Lightning Flow
    • Fixing Common Issues
  • Usage Scenarios
    • Use Cases
      • 2D
        • Part Finder
          • Data Setup for B2B
            • Choose where you want to display your Product Catalogs
            • Setup Field on Catalog Object
            • Setup Group and Files
          • Parse PDF Catalogs to attach images
          • Base setup for initial catalog page
            • Sharing of Files
            • Clone Pages
          • Create Callouts for Parts
          • Utilize OCR to highlight callouts
          • Optionally show inventory or availability based on data
          • Create Interactions for hover and click actions
          • Create a reusable, connected Datatable
        • Custom 2D App Development using Salesforce
        • 2D Admin Guide (Clicks, not Code)
          • Setting your object up for 2D visuals
          • Setup 2D Scene Settings for a record
          • Add a background image to your scene
          • Adding Droppable Areas and Drop Zones to a Scene
          • Adding Draggable Items to a Scene
          • Relating Components to Salesforce Data
          • Add a DataSource to a 2D scene to bind data
          • Adding Layout Drawing menu to your component (Floorplan & Spatial Drawing)
          • Linking your clicks to Actions / Flows
          • Visual Rules engine
          • Hover Actions and Popovers
          • Change your Layout Drawing visuals based on Salesforce Data in a DataSource query
          • Enable users to take snapshots
          • Show additional Drawings with your 2D Canvas
          • Use Color Selection to add clickable regions to your 2D Scene
          • Use OCR to add Clickable regions to your 2D scenes.
            • Enable Azure OCR in your Remote Site settings & Metadata
            • Add Layout Areas using OCR
        • Data interaction within a Flow
          • Modifying Canvas with APEX
        • 2D User Guide
          • Take a snapshot
      • 3D
        • Admin
          • Adding Components to your Lightning Pages
          • Examples
            • Asset Management
            • Product Visualization
            • Setup for 3D Visual Configuration Scenarios
              • Salesforce CPQ
              • Conga CPQ
              • Custom Configuration Scenarios
            • 3D Product Photography
          • Setup 3D Scene
            • Visual Scene Setup
              • Interaction Events
              • Grouping
              • Labeling
              • Actions
              • Attributes (Look & Feel)
            • Configuration
              • Interaction Events
                • Action Items
                • Conditions
                • Steps
        • Developer
          • Custom 3D App Development using Salesforce
        • End-User Usage
          • View Related 3D Converted files on a record
          • 3D Annotations & Comments
      • CAD Conversion
        • CAD Conversion using Admin UI
          • Prior to getting started...
          • CAD Conversion UI within Salesforce
        • Automatic Conversion in Salesforce
          • Integration User
          • Remote Site Setting
          • Setup Connected App
          • Setup Custom Settings for Triggering Conversion
          • Test your Files
          • Extending the integration using Platform Events
      • RenderDraw Interactive Maps
        • Admin Setup
        • End User Usage
      • Other Apps
        • RenderDraw Data Utilities
          • Essentials
            • Swiper
            • Flow Image display
            • QR Code Generator
            • QR Code Scanner
          • Standard
            • 360º Virtual Tours
              • Administration
              • Usage
            • AnnotateIt! Images
              • Admin's Guide to AnnotateIt! components
              • Permissions / Authorization
            • Standalone Datatable
          • Advanced
            • AnnotateIt! PDF Editor
            • Parsing PDFs
            • CSV Importer
        • RenderDraw for Propel
          • Initial Setup
            • Common Issues
          • CAD Conversion & Visual Viewing
          • Annotate Item Attachments
        • MeasurePro (iOS App)
          • Creating a Deep Link to Launch with Parameters
      • Interacting with RenderDraw using Lightning Messaging Service (LMS)
        • Canvas Element Hovered
        • Canvas Element Selected
        • Canvas Initialized
        • Canvas Interaction
        • Record Selected
        • Code Example of Listening to LMS Events
  • API Documentation
    • 3D Components API
      • Events (Aura)
        • EVT_Renderer_Context_Details_Closed
        • EVT_Renderer_Element_Added
        • EVT_Renderer_Get_CameraPositionandTarget
        • EVT_Renderer_Get_Hierarchy
        • EVT_Renderer_Loaded
        • EVT_Renderer_Mesh_Selected
        • EVT_Renderer_Mesh_Selection_Cleared
        • EVT_Renderer_Select_Component
        • EVT_Renderer_Screenshot_Taken
      • Components (Aura/LWC)
        • 3D Interaction Canvas (LWC)
        • 3D Advanced Renderer (Aura)
        • 3D Scene Director (Aura)
        • 3D Simple Renderer (Aura)
        • 3D File Attachment Viewer (Aura)
    • 2D Components API
      • 2D Interaction Canvas
      • 2D Scene Director
    • Universal Components Used throughout the Suite
      • dynamicContentComponent_treeGrid
    • Data Objects used throughout the Suite
      • Canvas
      • BaseCanvasItem
      • LayoutWall
      • DropZone
      • DroppableArea
  • 👬Digital Twin
    • Digital Twin App
      • Setup
        • Steps to Setup Digital Twin Capabilities
        • RenderDraw Relationship Settings
        • Visualization
      • Asset Search
      • Digital Twin LWC Component
        • Custom Component Interaction with Renderer
        • Digital Experience Tips and Tricks
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Purpose

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Purpose

The CAD Conversion API is a powerful, versatile tool designed to streamline the process of converting CAD files into various formats, suitable for a wide range of applications. It is specifically tailored to meet the needs of professionals in engineering, architecture, manufacturing, and design, who require efficient and reliable conversion of CAD drawings and models.

Key Features

  1. Versatile File Support: Accepts a wide range of CAD file formats, both in binary and Zip file formats, containing assemblies, parts, or subassemblies.

  2. Multiple Dimension Types: Catering to both 3D and 2D CAD files, the API provides flexibility for different types of projects and design needs.

  3. Customizable Output Formats: Primarily converts files to GLB format, with the capability to support various other formats as per user requirements.

  4. Screenshot Capability: This offers an option to capture and return a 2D screenshot of the CAD model, enhancing the visualization and presentation of the design.

  5. Assembly Mode Options: Users can select from full assembly, subassemblies only, or a unified model, providing control over the level of detail in the output.

  6. Adjustable Compression: Features compression level settings to balance between file size and quality, optimizing for both storage and performance.

  7. Comprehensive Output: Besides the converted model, the API provides a detailed JSON structure of the CAD model, including Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), for in-depth analysis and use.

Benefits

  1. Efficiency: Automates the conversion process, saving time and resources that would otherwise be spent on manual conversion.

  2. Accuracy: Maintains high fidelity in conversions, ensuring that the integrity of the original design is preserved.

  3. Flexibility: The API's range of options and settings allows it to be tailored to specific project requirements, making it highly adaptable.

  4. Ease of Integration: Designed to seamlessly integrate with existing systems and workflows, facilitating a smooth implementation in various environments.

  5. Accessibility: By providing direct access to converted files and assembly information, the API enhances the accessibility and usability of CAD data.

  6. Scalability: Capable of handling both small and large-scale conversion needs, making it suitable for individual professionals as well as large enterprises.

This CAD Conversion API stands as a crucial tool for anyone needing to convert and manipulate CAD files efficiently. Its combination of versatility, accuracy, and user-friendly features make it an invaluable asset in the realm of CAD file management and utilization.