Name | Initial Graphics Exchange Specification | Parasolid Model Part File |
File extension | .igs, .iges | .x_t, .x_b |
Original software | ||
Binary | ■ | |
ASCII | ■ | |
Polygonal | ||
NURBS | ■ | ■ |
Solids | ||
Smoothing groups | ■ | ■ |
Textures, materials | ||
Developer/Owner | U.S. National Bureau of Standards | Siemens PLM Software |
Description | ||
Specification | Download PDF | |
Format features | Universal open interchange NURBS-surfaces format. Along with STEP - one of the most popular | File geometric kernel Parasolid. Is used by CAD-systems such as NX, Solid Efge, SolidWorks |
Viewing software | Delcam Exchange 2012 (free), eDrawings (free) | Delcam Exchange 2012 (free) |