Convert BricsCAD to IV - Lightning-Fast & Precise Drawing Conversion

Convert BricsCAD to IV

BricsCAD to IV Conversion

Effortlessly export BricsCAD drawings to IV - our custom exporter makes it that simple:

  1. Install Automesher Application

    Export IV files directly from BricsCAD drawings using Automesher Application - simply install the plugin and restart your CAD software.

  2. Execute IV Export

    Enter AmExportMesh in the command line. Then, select the 3D entities (e.g., Polyface Mesh, Polygon Mesh, 3D Solid, or 3D Face) from your BricsCAD model space that you want to export.

  3. Save as IV File

    Select IV (*.iv) as file type, choose the destination folder and file name, then click Save to complete the export.

Still tired of failed BricsCAD to IV conversions? Our foolproof guides ensure successful BricsCAD drawings conversion:


CAD BricsCAD Drawing - DWG File Format and Conversion

BricsCAD by Bricsys is a leading CAD software platform known for its powerful drafting, modeling, and automation capabilities. It provides a cost-effective alternative to traditional CAD solutions, offering full native compatibility with the latest DWG file format. Designed for professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC industries), BricsCAD combines familiar workflows with advanced technologies such as AI-driven drawing assistance and 3D direct modeling tools.

Key Features of BricsCAD Software

  • Full DWG Compatibility: Native support for the latest DWG versions ensures seamless collaboration with AutoCAD and other industry-standard CAD applications.
  • AI-Powered Drawing Automation: Accelerate design workflows with BricsCAD Shape and AI-based machine learning tools for smarter, faster drafting.
  • Direct 3D Modeling: Push-pull intuitive editing tools allow for rapid conceptual design, 3D modeling, and solid editing without complex commands.
  • Customization and Automation: Extend BricsCAD functionality using LISP routines, C++, .NET APIs, and ObjectBRX programming interfaces.

BricsCAD Drawing Conversion and Data Integration

Expand your BricsCAD capabilities with Automesher Application and Automapki Application add-ons. These tools enable direct import and export of 3D models and geospatial data in industry-standard formats:

  • 3D Model Support: Import and export STL, SKP (SketchUp), OBJ, and other popular 3D model formats directly into BricsCAD.
  • GIS Data Integration: Work with SHP (ESRI Shapefiles), KML (Google Earth files), and more to integrate geographic information into your CAD drawings.

Supercharge your workflow with Automesher and Automapki - the essential BricsCAD plug-ins for connecting 3D modeling and geospatial data, ensuring your designs are more powerful, flexible, and globally compatible.


IV Inventor File

The IV format is a 3D graphics file standard developed by Silicon Graphics (SGI) for representing complete 3D scenes. As a text-based format, it stores hierarchical scene graphs containing geometric shapes, materials, lighting, textures, and environment properties. Closely tied to the Open Inventor toolkit, this format served as a foundational C++ library for 1990s 3D graphics development.

Key Features of IV

  • File Structure: Uses human-readable ASCII encoding with nested node hierarchies that organize 3D scene elements.
  • Format Origin: Developed by Silicon Graphics in the early 1990s as the native file format for their Open Inventor 3D graphics toolkit.
  • Scene Representation: Implements a directed acyclic graph (DAG) structure to define parent-child relationships between 3D objects.
  • Visual Attributes: Stores comprehensive material definitions including ambient/diffuse/specular colors, shininess, and transparency.
  • Texture Mapping: Supports both procedural and image-based textures with UV coordinate mapping.

IV File Conversion

Autoconverter simplifies the process of converting your 3D models into the IV format, ensuring seamless compatibility with both legacy and modern 3D tools. Our IV files converter preserves your geometry, materials, and scene hierarchy in a human-readable structure that remains editable across workflows. Still using legacy Open Inventor tools? Convert modern FBX/glTF models to pristine IV format with Autoconverter today!


BricsCAD vs IV Comparison

Property BricsCAD IV
Extensions .dwg .iv
Name BricsCAD Drawing Inventor
Versions
  • Min: BricsCAD Pro V18
  • Max: BricsCAD Pro V25
Textures
Colors
Geometry components
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