PLM XML

PLM XML is an XML-based format defined by Siemens for exchanging structured product data in PLM environments. Unlike generic XML files, it follows a standardized schema with defined semantics for assemblies, metadata, configurations, and external representations — enabling interoperability across PLM systems.

🔍 See 3D Data Resources for details and definitions.

Extensions

  • .plmxml

Structure

PLM XML encodes the complete assembly structure, including parts, hierarchies, and transformations, within the XML file. instant3Dhub preserves and interprets this structure independently of external geometry files.

Geometry

PLMXML is an XML-based assembly description which usually is used in conjunction with JT files. It does not contain any geometry but just a collection of nodes.

PMI & Model Views

PLM XML PMI and Model Views are supported by instant3Dhub.

Metadata

PLM XML metadata are supported by instant3Dhub.

Service Negotiation Key

  • model/vnd.plmxml

External Resources

Siemens PLM XML




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