IDW File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .idw
Format Type Vector
Developed By Autodesk
Release Year 1999
Primary Use Engineering drawings
Programs That Open It Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Viewer
Operating System Windows
MIME Type application/vnd.autodesk.inventor.drawing
Binary/Text Binary
Can Contain 3D Models Yes
Associated File Formats .ipt (parts), .iam (assemblies)
Layer Support Yes
Annotation Support Yes
Encryption Support No
Compression No inherent compression
International Standards None specific to IDW
Accessibility Features Viewable in a free Autodesk viewer
Embedded Content Can include text, dimensions, notes, and other annotations along with 3D model views
Editability Editable with Autodesk Inventor
Conversion to Other Formats .dwg, .pdf, .dxf among others
Usage Rights Varies based on licensing of Autodesk Inventor