IGS File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Full Name Initial Graphics Exchange Specification
File Extension .igs, .iges
MIME Type model/iges
Type of Format CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
Developed By Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES/PDES) Organization
First Released 1980
Purpose Exchange of Information Between CAD Systems
ASCII Format Yes
Binary Format No
International Standard ANSI
Support for 2D/3D Data Yes
Ability to Include Non-Geometric Data Yes
Complexity High
Commonly Used For Industrial and Engineering Designs
Compatibility Widely Supported by Various CAD Software
Layer Support Yes
Entities Supported Curves, Surfaces, Solid Representations etc.
Annotation Elements Dimensions, Notes, Symbols etc.
File Size Can be Large Due to Text-based Format
Editability Editable with Supporting Software
Encryption Support No
Compression Support No