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Scenic 3D Converter for Vectorworks on Mac.

Convert 3D files locally into Vectorworks-friendly formats with a Finder right-click workflow built for scenic design handoff.

Free download
macOS utility
Finder Quick Actions
Local conversion only
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Conversion Modes

Four export paths for different handoff needs.

Mode

USD (Smallest)

Best for compact files and fast import.

Mode

USDZ (Textures)

Best when you want packaged texture and material support.

Mode

3DM Mesh

Best compatibility path for clean geometry handoff.

Mode

3DM NURBS (Experimental)

Attempts NURBS-style output when possible.

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Workflow

Use it from Finder, not from another complicated app interface.

1

Right-click one or more files in Finder.

2

Choose Quick Actions and select Scenic 3D Convert.

3

Pick USD, USDZ, 3DM Mesh, or 3DM NURBS.

4

Converted files are written next to the originals.

Advanced Quick Actions

Power users also get direct actions for Convert to USD, Convert to USDZ, and Convert to 3DM.

Supported Inputs

Direct USD family

.usd · .usda · .usdc · .usdz

Via Blender pipeline

.obj · .fbx · .gltf · .glb · .skp · .dae · .stl · .ply · .abc · .x3d

Recommended output

.obj · .3dm (recommended)

Why Designers Like It

Runs locally on your Mac with no cloud upload.

Right-click workflow directly in Finder.

Built for Vectorworks import workflows.

Converts in place next to source files.

Can overwrite previous exports when you rerun conversions.

Install

Set it up in a few minutes and keep the conversion local.

1

Download Scenic-3D-Converter-Stable.zip.

2

Unzip the package.

3

Open the folder and double-click Install 3D Finder Tools.command.

4

Approve prompts for rhino3dm and Blender LTS when needed.

5

Right-click files in Finder and run Scenic 3D Convert from Quick Actions.

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Troubleshooting

If only two Quick Actions show inline, open the full Quick Actions submenu.

If GLB, FBX, or SKP conversion fails, install Blender LTS and retry.

Conversion logs are saved to quick-actions.log.

Studio App

Keep your 3D conversion workflow fast, local, and practical.

Built for scenic production handoff between modeling packages and Vectorworks, without adding another complicated pipeline.