Batch Mode (not available with the Free Viewer and in EXE files)

Convert files to executable 3D-Tool files (viewer and data) via command line or create your own batch files.

Automatically Publish 3D-Tool EXE Files

Required parameters
Start 3D-Tool, open a file, and publish it in the same directory as 3D-Tool EXE file by using the following command line:

InstallationPath\3D-Tool.exe FilePath\CAD-file -s -exe

The -s parameter starts the automatic output.
If a file path contains spaces, the complete file path and file name must be enclosed in quotation marks.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -exe

Optional parameters
Optional parameters can be combined in any order.

-ImpQuality:[high/low/cad/noheal/custom] (Default: import settings from the 3D-Tool Preferences)

Specify the import settings to be used for opening CAD models.
-ImpQuality:custom = Use Chord Height and Angle Control as set in 3D-Tool Preferences
-ImpQuality:high = High quality
-ImpQuality:low = Low quality
-ImpQuality:cad = CAD graphical data
-ImpQuality:noheal = NoHeal (visible BREPs only without Healing)
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -exe -ImpQuality:cad

-o: FilePath\FileName.exe

Specify the path and filename of the EXE file. If a file path contains spaces, the complete parameter must be enclosed in quotation marks.
Folders that do not exist will be created.
By specifying the file extension *.exe the parameter -exe can be omitted.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s "-o:D:\new data\output\published_model.exe"

-exeZip

Automatically zip the EXE file.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -exe -exeZip

-exeZipPW:"Password"

Automatically zip the EXE file and protect the zip-archive with a password.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -exe -exeZipPW:"XyZ321"

--exeHelp:[de/en]

Publish the EXE file, including the offline help.
-exeHelp:de = offline help in German
-exeHelp:en = offline help in English
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -exe -exeHelp:en

-exeMessage:ShortMessage

Publish the EXE file including a short message to be displayed when the file is opened.
If the short message contains any spaces, please enclose the short message in quotation marks.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -exe -exeMessage:"Request of 06. July 2025"

-Report:"Report name"

Publish the EXE file with a Report.
The Report will only be generated if a custom report has previously been saved that already defines a file format (e.g. PDF). Ensure that the export file format for Report is not set to "Choose in Preview".
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -exe -Report:"My first report"

-png, -jpg oder -bmp [-picViews:1/2/4] [-picWidth:width -picHeight:height]

Creates a PNG, JPG or BMP picture with one, two or four default views of the model in addition to the EXE file.
The width and height of the image can be specified. The parameters -picWidth and -picHeight must be specified together. The value of of picWidth must be between 100 and 10,000, for picHeight between 75 and 10,000. (Default: 1920x1080)
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -exe -png -picViews:2 -picWidth:100 -picHeight:75

Note

Within Windows batch files (*.bat) special and international characters can only be used in file names and parameters if a corresponding code page is specified via CHCP command.
Unzipping password protected 3D-Tool ZIP archives requires archive software supporting the AES 256 encryption standard. The default Windows ZIP feature does not support this encryption, so that third party software is required.

Automatically Publish 3D-Tool DDD Files

Required parameters
Start 3D-Tool, open a file, and publish the file in the same directory as 3D-Tool DDD file by using the following command line:

InstallationPath\3D-Tool.exe FilePath\CAD-file -s -ddd

If a file path contains spaces, the complete file path and file name must be enclosed in quotation marks.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -ddd

Optional parameters
Optional parameters can be combined in any order.

-ImpQuality:[high/low/cad/noheal/custom] (Default: import settings from the 3D-Tool Preferences)

Specify the import settings to be used for opening CAD models.
-ImpQuality:custom = Use Chord Height and Angle Control as set in 3D-Tool Preferences
-ImpQuality:high = High quality
-ImpQuality:low = Low quality
-ImpQuality:cad = CAD graphical data
-ImpQuality:noheal = NoHeal (visible BREPs only without Healing)
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -ddd -ImpQuality:cad

-o: FilePath\FileName.ddd

Specify the path and filename of the DDD file. If a file path contain spaces, the complete parameter must be enclosed in quotation marks.
Folders that do not exist will be created.
By specifying the file extension *.ddd the parameter -exe can be omitted.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -ddd "-o:D:\new data\output\published_model.ddd"

-dddZip

Automatically zip the DDD file.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -ddd -dddZip

-dddZipPW:"Password"

Automatically zip the DDD file and protect the zip-archive with a password.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -ddd -dddZipPW:"XyZ321"

-dddMessage:"ShortMessage"

Publish the DDD file including a short message to be displayed when loading the DDD into 3D-Tool.
If the short message contains any spaces, please enclose the short message in quotation marks.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -ddd -dddMessage:"Request of 06. July 2025"

-Report:"Report name"

Publish the DDD file with a Report.
The report will only be generated if a Report has previously been saved that already defines a file format (e.g. PDF). Ensure that the export file format for Report is not set to "Choose in Preview".
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -exe -Report:"My first report"

-png, -jpg oder -bmp [-picViews:1/2/4] [-picWidth:width -picHeight:height]

Creates a PNG, JPG or BMP picture with one, two or four default views of the model in addition to the DDD file.
The width and height of the image can be specified. The parameters -picWidth and -picHeight must be specified together. The value of of picWidth must be between 100 and 10,000, for picHeight between 75 and 10,000. (Default: 1920x1080)
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -ddd -png -picViews:2 -picWidth:100 -picHeight:75

Note

Within Windows batch files (*.bat) special and international characters can only be used in file names and parameters if a corresponding code page is specified via CHCP command.
Unzipping password protected 3D-Tool ZIP archives requires archive software supporting the AES 256 encryption standard. The default Windows ZIP feature does not support this encryption, so that third party software is required.

Automatically Publish 3D-PDF Files

Required parameters
Start 3D-Tool, open a model, and publish the model in the same directory as 3D-PDF file by using the following command line:

InstallationPath\3D-Tool.exe FilePath\CAD-file -s -pdf

If a file path contains spaces the complete file path and file name must be enclosed in quotation marks.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V13\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -pdf

Optional parameters
Optional parameters can be combined in any order.

-ImpQuality:[high/low/cad/noheal/custom] (Default: import settings from the 3D-Tool Preferences)

Specify the import settings to be used for opening CAD models.
-ImpQuality:custom = Use Chord Height and Angle Control as set in 3D-Tool Preferences
-ImpQuality:high = High quality
-ImpQuality:low = Low quality
-ImpQuality:cad = CAD graphical data
-ImpQuality:noheal = NoHeal (visible BREPs only without Healing)
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -pdf -ImpQuality:cad

-o: FilePath\FileName.pdf

Specify the path and filename of the 3D-PDF file. If a file path contain spaces, the complete parameter must be enclosed in quotation marks.
Folders that do not exist will be created.
By specifying the file extension *.pdf the parameter -pdf can be omitted.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -pdf "-o:D:\new data\output\published_model.pdf"

-pdfLang:[de/en]

Activate the additional 3D-Tool controls in the 3D-PDF (cross section, explode, color)
-pdfLang:en activates the controls in English language.
-pdfLang:de activates the controls in German language.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -pdf -pdfLang:en

-pdfMessage:"Info text"

Publish the PDF file including an info text to be displayed with the PDF file.
If the info text contains any spaces, please enclose the info text in quotation marks.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -pdf -pdfMessage:"Request of 06. July 2025"

-png, -jpg oder -bmp [-picViews:1/2/4] [-picWidth:width -picHeight:height]

Creates a PNG, JPG or BMP picture with one, two or four default views of the model in addition to the PDF file.
The width and height of the image can be specified. The parameters -picWidth and -picHeight must be specified together. The value of of picWidth must be between 100 and 10,000, for picHeight between 75 and 10,000. (Default: 1920x1080)
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -pdf -png -picViews:2 -picWidth:100 -picHeight:75

Note
Within Windows batch files (*.bat) special and international characters can only be used in file names and parameters if a corresponding code page is specified via CHCP command.

Automatically Save as STL, VRML, 3DS, PLY, OBJ or U3D File

Required parameters
Start 3D-Tool, open a model and publish the model in the same directory as STL, VRML, 3DS, PLY, OBJ or U3D file by using the following command line:

InstallationPath\3D-Tool.exe FilePath\CAD-file -s -OutputFormat

If a file path contains spaces, the complete file path and file name must be enclosed in quotation marks. Supported output formats are:

-stl
Saves the model as binary STL file.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -stl

-wrl
Saves the model as VRML file.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -wrl

-3ds
Saves the model as binary 3DS file.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -3ds

-ply
Saves the model as binary PLY file.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -ply

-obj
Saves the model as OBJ file.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -obj

-u3d
Saves the model as U3D file.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -u3d

Optional parameters
Optional parameters can be combined in any order.

-ImpQuality:[high/low/cad/noheal/custom] (Default: import settings from the 3D-Tool Preferences)

-Report:"Report name"

Publish a Report in addition to the file.
The report will only be generated if a Report has previously been saved that already defines a file format (e.g. PDF). Ensure that the export file format for Report is not set to "Choose in Preview".
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -stl -Report:"My first report"

-png, -jpg oder -bmp [-picViews:1/2/4] [-picWidth:width -picHeight:height]

Creates a PNG, JPG or BMP picture with one, two or four default views of the model in addition to the 3D CAD file.
The width and height of the image can be specified. The parameters -picWidth and -picHeight must be specified together. The value of of picWidth must be between 100 and 10,000, for picHeight between 75 and 10,000. (Default: 1920x1080)
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -stl -png -picViews:2 -picWidth:100 -picHeight:75

Note
Within Windows batch files (*.bat) special and international characters can only be used in file names and parameters if a corresponding code page is specified via CHCP command.

Automatically Create PNG, JPG or BMP Files

Required parameters
Start 3D-Tool, open a file, and create a PNG, JPG or BMP file in the same directory by using the following command line:

InstallationPath\3D-Tool.exe FilePath\CAD-file -s -png
resp.
InstallationPath\3D-Tool.exe FilePath\CAD-file -s -jpg
resp.
InstallationPath\3D-Tool.exe FilePath\CAD-file -s -bmp

If a file path contains spaces the complete file path and file name must be enclosed in quotation marks.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -png

Optional parameters
Optional parameters can be combined in any order.

-ImpQuality:[high/low/cad/noheal/custom] (Default: import settings from the 3D-Tool Preferences)

-picViews:[1/2/4] (Default: 4 standard views)

Set the number of standard views of the model to 1,2, or 4 standard views for the image.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -stl -png -picViews:2

-picWidth:Width -picHeight:Height (Default: 1920x1080)

The width and height of the image can be specified. The parameters -picWidth and -picHeight must be specified together.
The value of of picWidth must be between 100 and 10,000, for picHeight between 75 and 10,000.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -png -picWidth:100 -picHeight:75

Notes

The -png, -jpg and -bmp parameters can be used as optional parameters combined with the export formats as described above.
Within Windows batch files (*.bat) special and international characters can only be used in file names and parameters if a corresponding code page is specified via CHCP command.

Automatically Create Reports

Required parameters
To start 3D-Tool, open a file, and generate a report in the same directory as PDF, RTF, HTML, or JPG/BMP, the following command line is required:

InstallationspfadInstallationPath\3D-Tool.exe FilePath\CAD-file -s -Report:"Name"

Prerequisites

Custom Report: Before a report can be generated, a custom report must be saved in 3D-Tool, where the file format (e.g., PDF) is defined.
Selection of the output format: If the output format in the custom report is set to "Choose in Preview," no report will be generated.

Note
If a file path contains spaces the complete file path and file name must be enclosed in quotation marks.
Example: "C:\program files\3D-Tool V17\3D-Tool.exe" "D:\new data\model.stp" -s -Report"Name"