Name | STEP | Initial Graphics Exchange Specification |
File extension | .stp, .step | .igs, .iges |
Original software | ||
Binary | ■ | |
ASCII | ■ | ■ |
Polygonal | ||
NURBS | ■ | ■ |
Solids | ||
Smoothing groups | ■ | ■ |
Textures, materials | ||
Developer/Owner | ISO | U.S. National Bureau of Standards |
Description | ||
Specification | Download PDF | Download PDF |
Format features | The basic format of the transfer surfaces between CAD-systems. See also IGES | Universal open interchange NURBS-surfaces format. Along with STEP - one of the most popular |
Viewing software | Delcam Exchange 2012 (free), eDrawings (free) | Delcam Exchange 2012 (free), eDrawings (free) |