IGES to SAT Conversion
Learn how to change IGES to SAT using our powerful converter in just a few steps:
Install Autoconverter
Download and install Autoconverter on your system. Launch the software to convert IGES files to SAT format.
Import IGES File
Click Open... to load your IGES file (.igs, .iges), or drag and drop it into the application window.
Export to SAT Format
Use Save As... to export your file to the SAT file format (.sat).
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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.
Standard ACIS Text File
An open ASCII format for storing precise 3D geometry, developed and maintained by Spatial. SAT files enable seamless 3D data exchange between major CAD systems like AutoCAD and SolidWorks, with broad support across modeling and engineering software.
Key Features of SAT
- Precision Geometry: Stores exact NURBS curves/surfaces (not just meshes).
- B-Rep Support: Maintains boundary representation (surfaces, edges, vertices).
- CAD Neutral: Works across AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, and more.
- Parametric Data: Preserves features like extrusions, fillets, and blends.
SAT File Conversion
SAT files enable conversion of mesh geometry into precise solid models, enhancing 3D model performance and CAD functionality. With Autoconverter, you can easily convert and export your files to SAT format for seamless editing in any CAD software. Convert meshes to editable SAT solids in one click - download our SAT files converter today!
IGES vs SAT Comparison
| Property | IGES | SAT |
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| Extensions | .igs, .iges | .sat |
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