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| Name | AutoCAD Drawing | Parasolid Model Part File |
| File extension | .dwg | .x_t, .x_b |
| Original software | AutoCAD | |
| Binary | ■ | |
| ASCII | ||
| Polygonal | ■ | |
| NURBS | ■ | ■ |
| Solids | ■ | |
| Smoothing groups | ■ | ■ |
| Textures, materials | ■ | |
| Developer/Owner | Autodesk | Siemens PLM Software |
| Description | ||
| Specification | ||
| Format features | Despite the « two-dimensional » AutoCAD specialization, it is possible to create solid models. Autodesk itself for three-dimensional modeling software promotes Inventor | File geometric kernel Parasolid. Is used by CAD-systems such as NX, Solid Efge, SolidWorks |
| Viewing software | DWG TrueView (free), DWGSee (free) | Delcam Exchange 2012 (free) |