DWG to IGES Conversion
We’ve compiled a list of valuable resources, brimming with step-by-step guides and expert tips for converting DWG drawings to IGES format using our converters. Go through them now to simplify your DWG drawings conversion later.
- Export IGES from Sketchup Drawing
- Change 3D Model Units in STEP / IGES Files
- How to Convert SKP to IGES File Format
- Import and Export STL, OBJ, 3DS, PLY, 3DM, SKP, IGES, and STEP Files
- Automesher Desktop Application for Windows to Convert 3D File Formats
- Export OBJ, STL, 3DM, SKP, PLY, and Other 3D Files in AutoCAD
DWG vs. IGES Comparison
| Property | DWG | IGES |
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| Extensions | .dwg | .igs, .iges |
| Name | AutoCAD DWG Drawing | Initial Graphics Exchange Specification |
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2D/3D CAD Drawing
A binary file format that stores CAD drawings and models, created by Autodesk for AutoCAD. Some of the benefits and features of DWG files are:
- Compatibility: DWG files are compatible with other software packages, such as ZWCAD, BricsCAD, and IntelliCAD, which also support the DWG format. This makes DWG files the industry standard in CAD.
- DWG Drawing Converters: DWG drawings can be easily converted into various 3D and GIS file formats, such as OBJ, STL, DXF, KML, and KMZ, using our add-ons, Automesher Application and Automapki Application. This enables you to share your AutoCAD designs with different platforms and applications.
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. It has the following features:
- Text Format: IGES uses a text format to store geometry data, which means it can be easily readable and editable. However, this also means that IGES files can become very large when exporting complex shapes or meshes with many faces.
- Color Support: The IGES format supports color per assembly, enhancing the visual appeal of your 3D designs.
- Transparency Settings: One limitation of the IGES format is the absence of an alpha component. This means that any transparency settings in your 3D design will be lost when saved in the IGES format.
- IGES Converters: Autoconverter supports IGES format for reading and writing, however it can only work with triangulated mesh geometry. If you need to preserve smooth IGES surfaces you should use Autoshaper instead.