Name | LightWave 3D Object File | AutoCAD Drawing |
File extension | .lwo | .dwg |
Original software | LightWave | AutoCAD |
Binary | ■ | |
ASCII | ||
Polygonal | ■ | ■ |
NURBS | ■ | |
Solids | ■ | |
Smoothing groups | ■ | ■ |
Textures, materials | ■ | ■ |
Developer/Owner | Newtek | Autodesk |
Description | ||
Specification | Lightwave SDK | |
Format features | LightWave object. See also LWS | Despite the « two-dimensional » AutoCAD specialization, it is possible to create solid models. Autodesk itself for three-dimensional modeling software promotes Inventor |
Viewing software | Deep View (free) | DWG TrueView (free), DWGSee (free) |