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) |