Name | Initial Graphics Exchange Specification | LightWave 3D Scene File |
File extension | .igs, .iges | .lws |
Original software | LightWave | |
Binary | ■ | |
ASCII | ■ | |
Polygonal | ■ | |
NURBS | ■ | |
Solids | ||
Smoothing groups | ■ | ■ |
Textures, materials | ■ | |
Developer/Owner | U.S. National Bureau of Standards | Newtek |
Description | ||
Specification | Download PDF | Lightwave SDK |
Format features | Universal open interchange NURBS-surfaces format. Along with STEP - one of the most popular | LightWave scene. See also LWO |
Viewing software | Delcam Exchange 2012 (free), eDrawings (free) | Deep View (free) |