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Name | Drawing Exchange Format | STEP |
File extension | .dxf | .stp, .step |
Original software | AutoCAD | |
Binary | ■ | |
ASCII | ■ | ■ |
Polygonal | ||
NURBS | ■ | ■ |
Solids | ■ | |
Smoothing groups | ■ | ■ |
Textures, materials | ■ | |
Developer/Owner | Autodesk | ISO |
Description | ||
Specification | Download PDF | |
Format features | Despite the « two-dimensional » AutoCAD specialization, it is possible to create solid models. Autodesk itself for three-dimensional modeling software promotes Inventor | The basic format of the transfer surfaces between CAD-systems. See also IGES |
Viewing software | DWG TrueView (free), DWGSee (free) | Delcam Exchange 2012 (free), eDrawings (free) |