libE57 Documentation

The latest version of the libE57 documentation is kept on this web site. Earlier versions can be obtained from the archives on SourceForge or from within the libE57 source code.

• The ASTM E57 File Format for 3D Imaging Data Exchange Overview
• Original ASTM 3D Image Data Format Requirements
• ASTM E2807 Standard that defines E57 File Format

• Foundation API Documentation (version 1.1.312)
• Simple API Documentation (version 1.1.312)

• Tutorial SimpleAPI
• E57 Coordinate Systems
• E57 Reader Best Practices
• E57 Writer Best Practices

• Extension Available to E2807 standard

Guidelines for new E57 Version 2.0 file format

• Issues with the E2807 standard
• Changes needed for new E57 version 2.0 file format

Version numbering for the libE57 software consists of a major version number, a minor version number, and a build number (major.minor.build). The API documentation is valid for any build number within a given major.minor version as indicated by the x placeholder above.

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