.ZIM File Extension
SimLab Composer Package
| Developer | Simulation Lab Software |
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| Category | Compressed Files |
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What is a ZIM file?
A ZIM file is a Zip-compressed package that contains a SimLab Composer 3D Scene .SIM file and its resource files. It is utilized to share 3D scenes with other SimLab users as one package. ZIM files are typically created with SimLab Composer, but may also be created by other 3D applications, such as SketchUp and 3ds Max, with the SimLab exporter plugin.
SimLab Composer is a 3D modeling, animation, and rendering application. You can use the application for various purposes, including VR training tutorials, architectural models, and 3D product visualizations.
To create a ZIM file with SimLab Composer, create a scene, select , then choose the "SimLab Archive" format from the dropdown menu.
How to open a ZIM file
You can open ZIM files with SimLab Composer (Windows and macOS). To open the file, select . You can also open ZIM files with SimLab CADVRter (packaged with SimLab Composer) and SimLab CAD Viewer (Android and iOS).
Since ZIM files are compressed with Zip compression you can open them with a Zip utility and directly access the SIM file and the resource files. To do this, rename the .zim file extension to .zip, then open it with a Zip utility.