IGES Export for AutoCAD is an IGES file export plug-in for AutoCAD. This plug-in gives AutoCAD the ability to export 3D solid objects in AutoCAD to a IGES file.

IGES is a neutral file format which is widely used to exchange data between various CAD systems. IGES Export for AutoCAD reads 3D solid objects from the active AutoCAD drawing and exports them to a 3D IGES file which can then be imported into other CAD systems.

IGES Export for AutoCAD is powered by the widely used 3D InterOp technology from Spatial. 3D InterOp is the industry standard for proprietary and neutral CAD file format data exchange and is used in almost all the major CAD systems. Besides data exchange 3D InterOp also offers powerful repairing and healing features which are extensively used in IGES Export for AutoCAD. Repairing involves checking the file for corrupted data and fixing the invalid data. Healing corrects the differences in precision. IGES Export for AutoCAD also creates a detailed log file which is extremely useful in identifying data translation problems and aids in locating and fixing errors.

IGES Export for AutoCAD is very easy to use. Once installed, it must be loaded into the AutoCAD environment. There are simple instructions for this in the ReadMe file. Once loaded it adds new commands to AutoCAD's existing commands and a new submenu called "IGESExport" to the AutoCAD menu containing these newly added commands.

IGES Export for AutoCAD is designed to work with the following versions of AutoCAD:

• AutoCAD 2011 (32 & 64 Bit)
  
  
• AutoCAD 2010 (32 & 64 Bit)
  
  
• AutoCAD 2009 (32 & 64 Bit)
  
  
• AutoCAD 2008 (32 & 64 Bit)
  
  
• AutoCAD 2007
  
  
• AutoCAD 2006
  
  
• AutoCAD 2005
  
  
• AutoCAD 2004
  
  
• AutoCAD 2002
  
  
• AutoCAD 2000i
  
  
• AutoCAD 2000

System Requirements

Below is the hardware, software and operating system requirements for AutoCAD plug-ins running on the Microsoft Windows platform.

• AutoCAD (32 Bit and 64 Bit): 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
  
  
• Operating System (32 Bit and 64 Bit): Windows XP SP2 or later, Windows Vista and Windows 7
  
  
• RAM: 1 GB (Recommended 2 GB)

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of IGES Export for AutoCAD by clicking on the "Download Now" button below. To start using the software, you need a license key. A license key can be of two types: Trial or Permanent. A trial key is issued to you instantly and completely free of cost so that you may try the software before you purchase a license. A permanent key is issued after you have purchased a license. We are confident that during the trial period (10 days or runs, whichever is earlier) you will find IGES Export for AutoCAD extremely useful. Later when you decide to buy the software please return to this page and click the "Buy Now" button to place your order. In the order process you will be asked to enter your Host ID that appears in the "SYCODE License Server" dialog box (which appears when you run any of the commands in the "IGESExport" submenu). We will create and send you your Key by e-mail within one business day. To avoid disruption in your workflow we urge you to place your order before the trial period ends.

		14.48 MB
		$1,245
		$995

 

IMPORTANT! Purchasing a Subscription is highly recommended since it the most cost effective way of keeping your software up to date. Moreover, Subscription entitles you to get a second free perpetual license for your laptop, among many other benefits. For details please read the SYCODE License and Subscription Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement. The price mentioned above is for a single user license. For your bulk-licensing needs please contact us.

Installation & Usage

Since IGES Export for AutoCAD is a plug-in for AutoCAD, it must be loaded into the AutoCAD environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the IGES Export for AutoCAD ReadMe document which is copied into the installation folder. If you accept the default values in the installer, IGES Export for AutoCAD will be up and running within a minute. However, if you choose to modify the values (for example, install the software at a location other than the default) then you will have to take extra care to see that AutoCAD and the IGES Export for AutoCAD plug-in are properly setup and recognize each other. For an easy and straight forward installation, simply run the installer and accept the default installation options.  After you have loaded the plug-in file into AutoCAD, simply click on the menu items in the "IGESExport" submenu to run these new commands. Truly, software made simple!

The 'IGESExport' menu consists of the following commands:

• IGESExport - Exports an IGES file
  
  
• IGESExportHelp - Displays the IGES Export for AutoCAD help file
  
  
• IGESExportRegister - Registers your copy of IGES Export for AutoCAD
  
  
• IGESExportAbout - Displays the IGES Export for AutoCAD About box
  

IGES Export for AutoCAD comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time. There is also an online version of the help file which you can view by clicking the link below.
   
Online Help

The IGES File Format

The Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES) file format standard was developed to address the incompatibility issue with various CAD/CAM systems. This standard allows efficient and accurate exchange of product definition data across almost all CAD/CAM systems. An IGES file is composed of 80-character ASCII records, a record length derived from the punch card era. Text strings are represented in "Hollerith" format, the number of characters in the string, followed by the letter "H", followed by the text string, e.g., "4HSLOT"

Customization

If you want IGES Export for AutoCAD to work in a different way to suit your workflow, do let us know. We will customize the plug-in to suit your specific needs.