Converter for IGES

Converter for IGES makes Dassault Systèmes an open system, capable of interoperating with data in all of the mostly used data format standards in the CAD/CAM/CAE Industry.

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Converter for IGES is used to transfer geometric data (surfaces and wireframes) between different CAD-CAM systems in following situations:

  • Concurrent engineering with using several CAD-CAM systems
  • Migration of databases when changing system (example: for new customers)
  • Exchanges of geometric data with clients or suppliers.

Converter for IGES helps users working in a heterogeneous CAD/CAM environment to exchange data through a neutral format. The Initial Graphic Exchange Specification (IGES) format is the most used neutral format to transfer data between heterogeneous CAD systems. Users can perform bi-directional data exchange between dissimilar systems with direct and automated access to IGES files.

IGES files containing 3D geometry are imported into representations. Their type should be "igs".

IGES files containing 2D geometry and annotations are imported as drawing representations. Their type should be "ig2".

For information on accessing Converter for IGES, see Opening an app from the Compass topic in the Getting Started User's Guide.