ASK 3D Scene MIME Type

Learn what model/x-ask represents and how Poly supports ASK scene files.

MIME type details for model/x-ask

In active use
MIME typemodel/x-ask
Extensions
.ask
First standardizedUnknown
Created byAutodesk and 3D tool authors
Browser support
Example applications3ds Max, Blender with a compatible importer
Poly supportPartial. Poly recognizes model/x-ask and processes valid ASK scenes when their structure is supported.
Indexed by PolyYes. Poly indexes filenames and available scene metadata.
Preview in PolyPartial. A scene with supported geometry may receive a Poly preview.
Poly agentYes. An optimized rendition of the 3D object or scene is provided to the agent, allowing compact yet information-rich multimodal interaction with 3D files.

What does model/x-ask represent?

model/x-ask is the Poly media label associated with .ask text-based 3D scenes used in 3ds Max-related workflows. It is not a browser-native interchange standard, so applications must support the particular ASK dialect.1

How to open it

Use 3ds Max or a compatible Blender importer. Verify scene units, coordinate axes, hierarchy, and material references after loading.

Poly support

Poly recognizes model/x-ask and .ask, indexes the filename and available scene metadata, and may provide a visual preview for supported geometry. The Poly agent receives an optimized rendition for compact, information-rich multimodal interaction.

Footnotes

  1. Autodesk. 3ds Max documentation. Documents scene import and export workflows.
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