How to Convert DWG to IV?
Three steps are all it takes to export DWG drawings to IV with our powerful exporter:
Install Automesher Application
Export IV files directly from DWG drawings using Automesher Application - simply install the plugin and restart your CAD software.
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 DWG model space that you want to export.
Save as IV File
Select IV (*.iv) as file type, choose the destination folder and file name, then click Save to complete the export.
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What is a DWG File? (AutoCAD 2D/3D CAD Drawing Explained)
The DWG file format is a proprietary binary format developed by Autodesk for storing 2D drawings and 3D models in CAD (Computer-Aided Design) workflows. As the native format for AutoCAD, DWG files are widely recognized as the industry standard across architecture, engineering, and construction sectors for their precision, flexibility, and cross-platform compatibility.
Key Features of DWG Files
- Broad Compatibility: DWG files work seamlessly with popular CAD programs like AutoCAD, BricsCAD, ZWCAD, and IntelliCAD, ensuring easy sharing and collaboration across different software environments.
- High-Precision Vector Data: DWG files store exact vector-based 2D graphics, 3D models, and rich metadata, making them ideal for detailed blueprints, architectural designs, and complex engineering projects.
- Efficient Use of Blocks: DWG drawings support reusable "blocks" - predefined components like symbols or templates - that help streamline design workflows, ensure consistency, and reduce file sizes.
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IV File - Open Inventor 3D Scene Format
The IV file format, also known as the Open Inventor format, is a text-based 3D graphics standard originally developed by Silicon Graphics (SGI). Designed for complete 3D scene representation, IV files use hierarchical scene graphs to define geometry, lighting, materials, and textures. The format played a key role in early 3D development and is tightly integrated with the Open Inventor API - an object-oriented C++ toolkit used in scientific visualization, CAD, and simulation.
Key Features of IV Files
- Readable File Structure: Human-friendly ASCII format that organizes 3D content using nested nodes for easier editing and scripting.
- Scene Graph Hierarchy: Defines parent-child relationships between 3D objects using a directed acyclic graph (DAG) structure.
- Rich Visual Metadata: Includes lighting, shading, camera settings, and full material definitions (specular, ambient, diffuse, transparency).
- Texture Support: Handles both procedural and raster-based textures using UV mapping coordinates.
- Legacy Compatibility: Ideal for scientific and engineering applications that still rely on Open Inventor-based platforms.
Convert IV Files to FBX, glTF, OBJ, and More
Use Autoconverter to easily convert IV files to modern 3D formats like FBX, glTF, STL, OBJ, and DAE. Our IV file converter preserves full scene structure, materials, and geometry, bridging the gap between legacy and modern 3D workflows. Whether you are updating legacy data or working in cross-platform 3D environments, Autoconverter makes IV file conversion seamless and reliable.
DWG vs IV - Key Differences
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| Extensions | .dwg | .iv |
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