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Convert AutoCAD to IGES

AutoCAD to IGES Conversion

Exporting AutoCAD drawings to IGES is now effortless - our 3-step exporter does the hard work for you:

  1. Download & Install:

    Export IGES files directly from AutoCAD drawings using Automesher Application - simply install the plugin and restart your CAD session.

  2. Execute IGES Export:

    Launch the export process by typing AmExportMesh in the command line. Then, select the desired 3D entities (Polyface Mesh, Polygon Mesh, 3D Solid, 3D Face, or other 3D drawing entities) from your AutoCAD model space.

  3. Save as IGES File:

    In the save dialog, set the file type to IGES (*.iges), choose your save location, enter a filename, and click Save to complete the export.

Want to master AutoCAD to IGES conversion? These comprehensive guides teach you professional AutoCAD drawings conversion:

DWG AutoCAD Drawing

Autodesk's AutoCAD is a leading software program in the field of Computer Aided Design (CAD). It is renowned for its support of the native DWG drawing format. Widely used by architects, engineers, and designers, AutoCAD enables precise 2D drafting and 3D modeling. Its powerful tools streamline the creation of technical drawings, floor plans, and construction documentation.

Key Features of AutoCAD

  • 2D Drafting & 3D Modeling:

    Create precise technical drawings and realistic 3D models with a comprehensive set of tools.

  • Customization & Automation:

    Use AutoLISP, scripts, and ObjectARX (AutoCAD’s advanced API) to build custom applications and automate workflows.

  • Native DWG Support:

    Work seamlessly with AutoCAD’s proprietary DWG format, ensuring optimal performance, compatibility, and data integrity.

  • Dynamic Blocks:

    Create intelligent, reusable blocks with adjustable properties.

AutoCAD Drawing Conversion

Automesher Application and Automapki Application are powerful AutoCAD add-ons designed to enhance your design workflow with advanced 3D and GIS capabilities. These applications enable seamless integration of external 3D models and geospatial data directly into your AutoCAD projects. With support for popular 3D formats like STL, SKP, and OBJ, as well as GIS standards including SHP and KML, these tools allow you to incorporate real-world geospatial information and complex 3D models into your CAD environment. Don't limit your AutoCAD designs - expand your possibilities with our Automesher & Automapki applications!

IGS Initial Graphics Exchange File

A file format widely used in the fields of CAD (Computer-Aided Design), CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing), and CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering), as it enables to transfer of 3D models and designs across different platforms and applications. Developed in the 1980s and standardized by ANSI and ISO, IGES remains a foundational yet legacy-neutral format for 3D data exchange.

Key Features of IGES/IGS

  • Text-Based Geometry Storage:

    The IGES format stores all geometric data in human-readable text, enabling easy editing but potentially creating large files when exporting complex models with dense meshes.

  • Color Representation:

    IGES maintains color information at the assembly level, preserving visual clarity in multi-component designs.

  • Transparency Limitations:

    Unlike modern formats, IGES lacks alpha channel support, meaning transparency settings from original 3D designs won't carry through in exported files.

IGES/IGS File Conversion

Autoconverter provides full read/write capabilities for IGES files through the Open Cascade framework, ensuring compatibility with the latest specifications. The application works exclusively with triangulated mesh geometry when processing IGES files. For projects requiring native NURBS surface preservation, we recommend using Autoshaper, which maintains the original smooth surface definitions throughout conversion.

AutoCAD vs. IGES Comparison

Property AutoCAD IGES
Extensions .dwg .igs, .iges
Name AutoCAD Drawing Initial Graphics Exchange Specification
Versions
  • Min: AutoCAD 2010
  • Max: AutoCAD 2026
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Geometry components
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