How should I use the 3MF manifest endpoint?

Fetch manifest JSON to pin fixture names, sizes, hashes, and MIME expectations in automated tests.

Why does this format have a category-specific hub?

A category-specific hub keeps assumptions aligned with practical workflows and related format alternatives.

Format reference

3MF Format Hub

3MF (.3mf) files package printable 3D model geometry, build metadata, and production-oriented settings inside a zipped XML container. Use sample .3mf files to validate slicer imports, build-item handling, and additive manufacturing preparation workflows.

Open Sample Page Open Manifest JSON

3 Files

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application/vnd.ms-3mfdocument

Related Formats in Three-d

3MF Related Formats

OBJ (7) STL (7) GLTF (4) DXF (3) GLB (3) PLY (3) STEP (3) IGES (2)

Format Strategy Links

3MF Format Guides

Open 3MF FAQ

Implementation Notes

3MF Implementation Notes

Use the manifest endpoint for deterministic fixture selection in CI, then validate MIME/type detection against actual parser output.

If this format appears in multiple categories, prefer category-specific hub pages to keep test assumptions aligned with real usage.