Dynamic 3D Model Display and Conversion

This project is a web application that allows users to dynamically display 3D models and convert files from .ipt format to .STEP format. It uses Node.js, Express, and a simple frontend setup to achieve this functionality.

Features

• Dynamic 3D Model Viewer: Users can view 3D models and choose from a list of available models.
• File Conversion: Users can convert .ipt files to .STEP files with a click of a button.
• Responsive Design: The application is designed to be responsive and user-friendly.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v12.x or later)
• npm (v6.x or later)
• .NET Core SDK (for running the C# converter application)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/your-repo.git
   cd your-repo

2. Install the dependencies:

   npm install

3. Build the C# converter application: Navigate to the src/csharp/ConverterApp directory and build the project:

   dotnet build -c Release

Usage

1. Start the server:

   npm start

2. Open your browser and navigate to:

   http://localhost:3000
   

3. Use the interface to:

   • View different 3D models by selecting from the dropdown and clicking the load buttons.
   • Convert .ipt files to .STEP files by clicking the DOWNLOAD .STEP button.

Project Structure

• index.html: Main HTML file that contains the structure and layout of the webpage.
• styles.css: Custom styles for the webpage.
• script.js: JavaScript file to handle the frontend logic for model loading and file conversion.
• app.js: Main server file to set up and start the Express server.
• routes.js: Defines routes for handling file conversion and model fetching.
• ConverterApp.cs: C# application for converting .ipt files to .STEP format.

Code Explanation

index.html

• Contains the structure for the 3D model viewer and the conversion button.
• Uses the <model-viewer> component for displaying 3D models.

styles.css

• Custom CSS for styling the webpage.

script.js

• Contains the JavaScript logic for fetching and displaying 3D models.
• Handles the file conversion request and download process.

app.js

• Sets up the Express server and serves static files.
• Defines API endpoint for fetching model paths based on IDs.

routes.js

• Defines the route for converting .ipt files to .STEP files using the C# application.

ConverterApp.cs

• The C# application that performs the file conversion.
• Executed by the route defined in routes.js.

Contributing

If you would like to contribute, please fork the repository and use a feature branch. Pull requests are welcome.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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