Name | Initial Graphics Exchange Specification | Polygon Model File |
File extension | .igs, .iges | .ply |
Original software | ||
Binary | ■ | |
ASCII | ■ | ■ |
Polygonal | ■ | |
NURBS | ■ | |
Solids | ||
Smoothing groups | ■ | |
Textures, materials | ||
Developer/Owner | U.S. National Bureau of Standards | |
Description | ||
Specification | Download PDF | PLY - Polygon File Format |
Format features | Universal open interchange NURBS-surfaces format. Along with STEP - one of the most popular | Amoung with STL, it is one of the most simple formats for storing polygonal information |
Viewing software | Delcam Exchange 2012 (free), eDrawings (free) | GLC_Player (free), MeshLab (free) |