In a world where 3D visualization is becoming a decisive competitive advantage, converting CAD models to virtual reality represents a major technical challenge for many companies. How can you efficiently transform your designs into immersive experiences without sacrificing quality or investing in costly programming skills? Discover SimLab CADVRter: the standalone CAD-to-VR conversion solution.
SimLab CADVRter is a standalone software that radically transforms your workflow by enabling direct conversion of your CAD files into formats optimized for virtual reality. Designed for professionals who want to harness the power of VR without technical complexity, this tool meets the interoperability needs of modern design environments.
Main Features
- Standalone conversion running locally on your device
- Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
- Preserves original animations and textures
- Multi-platform support (Windows and Mac OS)
- Guaranteed data privacy (local processing)
Competitive Advantages
- Fast and simplified conversion process
- No programming skills required
- Preserves the integrity of original models
- Cost-effective solution (€180/year for the Pro version)
- Technological independence (no mandatory cloud services)
Outstanding Compatibility with CAD Formats
CADVRter stands out for its ability to handle a wide range of formats from the leading design software on the market, ensuring seamless integration into your existing technical ecosystem.
Supported Import Formats (18+)
- Proprietary CAD: CATIA (.3dxml), SOLIDWORKS (.sldasm, .sldprt), INVENTOR (.iam, .ipt), RHINO 3D (.3dm), SKETCHUP (.skp)
- Exchange Standards: STEP (.stp, .step), IGES (.igs, .iges), IFC (.ifc)
- Universal 3D Formats: STL (.stl), OBJ (.obj), 3D PDF (.pdf), FBX (.fbx), GLTF/GLB (.gltf, .glb)
- Point Clouds: XYZ, PCD, E57, LAS, LAZ
Optimized Export Formats (15+)
- Virtual Reality: SimLab VR Viewer (.vrpackage), GLTF/GLB (.gltf, .glb), USDZ (.usdz)
- Animation and Visualization: FBX (.fbx) with animation and flex body preservation
- Documentation: 3D PDF (.pdf) based on U3D/PRC
- Universal Exchange: OBJ (.obj), STL (.stl), 3MF (.3mf), Collada (.dae)
| CADVRter Import Format | Windows | MAC OS |
|---|---|---|
3D PDF *.pdf (u3d based) |
✓ | ✓ |
| 3DS MAX *.3ds | ✓ | ✓ |
| CATIA *.3dxml | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collada *.dae | ✓ | ✓ |
| CTM *.ctm | ✓ | ✓ |
| DWF *.dwf *dwfx | ✓ | |
| DWG (2021)*.dwg *dxf | ✓ | ✓ |
FBX (2024)*.fbx  |
✓ | ✓ |
| GLTF *.gltf *.glb |
✓ | ✓ |
| IFC *.ifc | ✓ | ✓ |
| IGES *.igs *.iges | ✓ | ✓ |
| INVENTOR (2025) *.iam *.ipt | ✓ | |
| LightWave *.lwo, *.lw | ✓ | |
| OSG *.osg | ✓ | ✓ |
| PRC *.prc | ✓ | ✓ |
| RHINO 3D *.3dm | ✓ | ✓ |
| SKETCHUP (2025) *.skp | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOLIDWORKS (2025)*.sldasm *.sldprt | ✓ | ✓ |
| STEP *.stp *.step | ✓ | ✓ |
| STL *.stl | ✓ | ✓ |
| U3D *.u3d | ✓ | ✓ |
| USDZ *.usdz |
✓ | ✓ |
| Point Cloud *.xyz, *.pcd, *.e57, *.las, *.laz | ✓ | ✓ |
| WAVEFRONT OBJ *.obj | ✓ | ✓ |
| ZBRUSH *.goz | ✓ | ✓ |
| CADVRter Export Format | Windows | MAC OS |
|---|---|---|
| 3D PDF *.pdf (u3d/prc based) |
✓ | ✓ |
| 3DS MAX *.3ds | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3MF *.3mf | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collada *.dae | ✓ | ✓ |
| CTM *.ctm | ✓ | ✓ |
| DWF *.dwf *dwfx | ✓ | |
| DWG *.dwg *dxf | ✓ | ✓ |
| FBX *.fbx |
✓ | ✓ |
| GLTF *.gltf *.glb |
✓ | ✓ |
| OSG *.osg | ✓ | ✓ |
| SIMLAB VR VIEWER *.vrpackage |
✓ | ✓ |
| SKETCHUP (2025) *.skp | ✓ | ✓ |
| STL *.stl | ✓ | ✓ |
| U3D *.u3d | ✓ | ✓ |
| USDZ *.usdz |
✓ | ✓ |
| WAVEFRONT OBJ *.obj | ✓ | ✓ |
Practical Applications of CAD-to-VR Conversion
Transforming your CAD models into immersive experiences opens up concrete opportunities to optimize your business processes and strengthen your competitive edge.
Optimized Design Reviews
Eliminate the need to create costly physical prototypes by visualizing your designs at full scale. Quickly identify issues and significantly accelerate the technical validation process.
Impactful Sales Presentations
Immerse your clients in your products to transform your sales process. Particularly effective for presenting large or complex equipment, significantly increasing your conversion rates.
Interactive Technical Training
Create training environments where users can manipulate equipment virtually. Simulate assembly, disassembly, or maintenance tasks for effective and safe training.
Three-Step Conversion Process
1. Import
Load your 3D model into CADVRter with a simple drag-and-drop. The tool supports over 18 different file formats, ensuring optimal handling of your existing CAD data.
2. Configuration
Select the desired export format from over 15 available formats. Choose the conversion options suited to your specific use case (animation preservation, geometric optimization, etc.).
3. Export
Start the conversion and retrieve your model optimized for virtual reality. The generated file preserves the integrity of your design while being compatible with the main VR platforms on the market.
Why Choose SimLab CADVRter?
As digital transformation accelerates, integrating virtual reality into engineering processes is becoming a major strategic advantage. SimLab CADVRter stands out as the ideal solution for technical design professionals thanks to its ease of use, performance, and outstanding value for money.
Unlike other solutions that require programming skills or a subscription to cloud services, CADVRter operates fully autonomously, ensuring the privacy of your sensitive data and use without reliance on an internet connection.
With a price of only €96 for the Pro version, this minimal investment gives you access to a professional tool capable of radically transforming your approach to technical visualization and collaboration around your designs.
Technical Highlights
- Local processing ensuring confidentiality
- Preservation of animations and flex bodies
- Multi-platform support (Windows/Mac)
- Drag-and-drop conversion
- Export to standard VR formats
- Interoperability with 18+ import formats
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