TG3 File Format

Introduction

The file format for storing TexGen data has the extension TG3 which stands for TexGen v3. It is an XML file where each element usually corresponds to a class within TexGen core. When a TG3 file is saved, there is an option as to how much data is saved:

• Minimal
• Standard
• Full

No matter which of the options is chosen TexGen is able to read the data and recreate the exact some model as was originally saved.

Minimal

When minimal output is selected only the information within the Textile derived class is saved. For example, if a textile was created with the CTextileWeave2D class then only the weave pattern, fabric thickness, yarn heights, widths and spacings will be saved. From this the yarn path can be reconstructed. If the textile being saved is not a derived class then it will save as Standard instead.

Standard

When standard output is selected then the information about the yarns will be saved as well. This includes yarn master nodes, interpolation function, yarn section, repeats, etc...

Full

When full output is selected then everything that TexGen stores in memory is saved to file. This includes information such as the actual points lying on the surface of a yarn. These files tend to be very large and should not be used unless it is absolutely necessary.