Data Exchange
Applications built on OpenUSD and Omniverse Kit-based templates enable you to ingest and unify data from various tools and data sources, which is common for 3D and CAD workflows like industrial planning.
If your data is not already in USD format, you can convert and import it into your application using the Converter extensions. The platform provides an easy-to-use File import option for most 3D file formats. Alternatively, you can develop a data exchange solution by starting with one of our developer examples using the Connect Samples Connect Samples or OpenUSD Code Samples.
Batch Conversion
To convert large amounts of data for use in assembling large scenes at a later time, find the file in the Content Browser. Right-click and select Convert to USD
. This is particularly useful when dealing with a more significant amount of files to convert.
Once converted, they can be opened for editing (File
> Open
) or referenced for aggregation. This can be done via drag and drop from the Content Browser - or by adding references to prims:ref:references to prims<references_usd_fundamentals>. In future sections, you can learn more about working with assets in the scene.
Note
Converting large amounts of data via Python scripting can be beneficial, especially if additional processing steps (like optimization) are required, or the conversion should be repeated periodically. Learn more.
Custom Development
We have developed a guide and code samples to help you get started developing your own applications:
Learn More about USD Connect Samples and the Connect SDK
Learn More about OpenUSD File Format Plugin Samples
Learn More about OpenUSD Code Samples
Learn More about OpenUSD Resources
USD Ecosystem
Many products support OpenUSD natively or have plug-ins to allow developers to extend their capabilities into applications developed on Omniverse. Here is our online catalog for your convenience. We do our best to keep the catalog updated with the constantly growing ecosystem, and the list is ever-expanding.
USD Data
Files already in USD format can be opened for editing via File
> Open
or referenced into higher-level USD files. This can be done via drag-and-drop from the Content Browser or by adding references to prims.
➤ Next Steps: Learn how to set up your files for efficient non-destructive workflows.