KML to IGES Conversion
Here’s a list of valuable resources, complete with step-by-step guides and expert advice for converting KML maps to IGES format using our converters. Examine them now to facilitate your KML maps conversion later.
- Export OBJ, STL, 3DM, SKP, PLY, and Other 3D Files in AutoCAD
- Change 3D Model Units in STEP / IGES Files
- Import STEP, STL, OBJ, 3DM, SKP, and Other 3D Files in AutoCAD
- Export IGES from Sketchup Drawing
- How to Convert SKP to IGES File Format
- Automesher Desktop Application for Windows to Convert 3D File Formats
KML vs. IGES Comparison
| Property | KML | IGES |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions | .kml | .igs, .iges |
| Name | Keyhole Markup Language | Initial Graphics Exchange Specification |
| Versions | ||
| Textures | ||
| Colors | ||
| Geometry components |
Keyhole Markup Language File
A file format that enables you to store and share geographical data with Google Earth and Google Earth Pro. Some of the benefits and features of KML files are:
- XML Format: KML files use XML to store point, line string, polygon, and Collada DAE model geometry, which can be easily edited and customized.
- KML Converter: KML files can be imported and exported by our Automapki Application, which is compatible with AutoCAD, BricsCAD, and ZWCAD. This application allows you to convert your DWG entities, such as point, polygon, curve, mesh, 3D solid, and raster image, to KML files, and vice versa.
- Interoperability: KML files can be viewed and manipulated by various applications and software, such as Google Earth, Google Maps, ArcGIS, QGIS, and more.
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.