X to IGES Conversion
Our professional converter make it easy to switch X to IGES - here's how:
Install Autoconverter
Download and install Autoconverter on your system. Launch the software to convert X files to IGES format.
Import X File
Click Open... to load your X (.x) file, or drag and drop it into the application window.
Export to IGES Format
Use Save As... to export your file to the IGES file format (.igs, .iges).
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Direct3D File
Developed by Microsoft in 1995 as part of DirectX for Windows 95, this format stores 3D mesh geometry along with materials and textures. It served as the original interchange format for DirectX’s graphics and multimedia APIs.
Key Features of X
- Origin: Developed by Microsoft in 1995 as part of DirectX.
- Geometry: Stores 3D mesh data including vertices, faces, and normals.
- Animation: Supports skeletal animation with bone hierarchies and skinning weights.
- UV Mapping: Includes texture coordinate data for applied images.
X File Conversion
Autoconverter and Automesher Application enable effortless conversion of X files to your native 3D environment, including STL, OBJ, 3DM, SKP, STEP, and other industry-standard formats to bridge DirectX assets with CAD, 3D printing, and computational design workflows. Need to modernize legacy X files? Our X file converters ensure smooth transitions to contemporary workflows.
Initial Graphics Exchange File
A file format widely used in the fields of CAD (Computer-Aided Design), CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing), and CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering), as it enables to transfer of 3D models and designs across different platforms and applications. Developed in the 1980s and standardized by ANSI and ISO, IGES remains a foundational yet legacy-neutral format for 3D data exchange.
Key Features of IGES/IGS
- Text-Based Geometry Storage: The IGES format stores all geometric data in human-readable text, enabling easy editing but potentially creating large files when exporting complex models with dense meshes.
- Color Representation: IGES maintains color information at the assembly level, preserving visual clarity in multi-component designs.
- Transparency Limitations: Unlike modern formats, IGES lacks alpha channel support, meaning transparency settings from original 3D designs won't carry through in exported files.
IGES/IGS File Conversion
Autoconverter provides full read/write capabilities for IGES files through the Open Cascade framework, ensuring compatibility with the latest specifications. The application works exclusively with triangulated mesh geometry when processing IGES files. For projects requiring native NURBS surface preservation, we recommend using Autoshaper, which maintains the original smooth surface definitions throughout conversion.
X vs IGES Comparison
| Property | X | IGES |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions | .x | .igs, .iges |
| Name | DirectX 3D | Initial Graphics Exchange Specification |
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