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| Name | Initial Graphics Exchange Specification | CATIA Shape |
| File extension | .igs, .iges | .CATShape |
| Original software | CATIA | |
| Binary | ■ | |
| ASCII | ■ | |
| Polygonal | ||
| NURBS | ■ | ■ |
| Solids | ||
| Smoothing groups | ■ | ■ |
| Textures, materials | ■ | |
| Developer/Owner | U.S. National Bureau of Standards | Dassault Systemes |
| Description | ||
| Specification | Download PDF | |
| Format features | Universal open interchange NURBS-surfaces format. Along with STEP - one of the most popular | Surfaces ICEM file for CAD system CATIA |
| Viewing software | Delcam Exchange 2012 (free), eDrawings (free) | CATIA |