BricsCAD to IV - Lightning-Fast and Precise BricsCAD Conversion

Convert BricsCAD to IV

BricsCAD to IV Conversion

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

  1. Download & Install:

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

  2. Execute IV 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 BricsCAD model space.

  3. Save as IV File:

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

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

DWG BricsCAD Drawing

Bricsys's BricsCAD is a major contender in the Computer Aided Design (CAD) software market. Known for its powerful drafting and modeling tools, it provides a cost-effective alternative to other CAD solutions while maintaining full compatibility with the latest DWG file format. Built for professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction, BricsCAD combines familiar workflows with advanced features like AI-powered drawing automation and 3D direct modeling.

Key Features of BricsCAD

  • Full DWG Compatibility:

    Native support for the latest DWG file format, ensuring seamless collaboration with AutoCAD and other CAD applications.

  • AI-Powered Drawing Automation:

    BricsCAD Shape and Machine Learning tools accelerate design workflows.

  • Direct 3D Modeling:

    Intuitive push-pull editing for quick conceptual design and modifications.

  • Customization & Automation:

    Supports LISP, C++, .NET APIs, and ObjectBRX for deep software extension.

BricsCAD Drawing Conversion

Automesher Application and Automapki Application plug-ins significantly expand BricsCAD's functionality by enabling direct import and export of 3D and GIS data. Supporting industry-standard formats including STL, SKP, OBJ for 3D models and SHP, KML for geospatial information, these tools create seamless connections between BricsCAD and other design platforms. Supercharge your design workflow with Automesher & Automapki apps today - the essential plug-ins that bridge BricsCAD with the world of 3D modeling and geospatial data.

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
Readers
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