ZWCAD to IGES - Fast and Flawless ZWCAD Converter

Convert ZWCAD to IGES

ZWCAD to IGES Conversion

Say goodbye to complicated exports - Exporting ZWCAD drawings to IGES takes just 3 easy steps:

  1. Download & Install:

    Export IGES files directly from ZWCAD drawings using Automesher Application - simply install the plugin and restart your CAD session.

  2. Execute IGES Export:

    Launch the export process by typing AmExportMesh in the command line. Then, select the desired 3D entities (Polyface Mesh, Polygon Mesh, 3D Solid, 3D Face, or other 3D drawing entities) from your ZWCAD model space.

  3. Save as IGES File:

    In the save dialog, set the file type to IGES (*.iges), choose your save location, enter a filename, and click Save to complete the export.

Need help with ZWCAD to IGES conversion? Our comprehensive guides ensure smooth ZWCAD drawings conversion:

DWG ZWCAD Drawing

ZWSOFT's ZWCAD is a professional and cost-effective CAD platform that offers many features and benefits for designers, engineers, and architects. As a powerful DWG-compatible CAD solution, ZWCAD provides a familiar interface and robust tools for 2D drafting and 3D modeling. It supports the latest DWG file format, ensuring seamless collaboration with AutoCAD and other industry-standard CAD software.

Key Features of ZWCAD

  • DWG Compatibility:

    Native support for the latest DWG file format, ensuring seamless file exchange with AutoCAD and other CAD platforms.

  • Customization & Automation:

    Supports LISP, VBA, and ObjectZRX for advanced customization and workflow automation.

  • File Compare:

    Quickly identify differences between two versions of a drawing.

  • Specialized Toolsets:

    Industry-specific features for architecture, mechanical design, and electrical engineering.

ZWCAD Drawing Conversion

Take your ZWCAD projects further with our powerful Automesher Application and Automapki Application plugins, designed to expand your software's capabilities. These solutions enable seamless integration of 3D models and geospatial data, supporting industry-standard formats like STL, OBJ, SKP, FBX, STEP for 3D designs and SHP, KML for GIS applications. Upgrade your ZWCAD experience now and start working smarter, not harder!

IGS 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.

ZWCAD vs. IGES Comparison

Property ZWCAD IGES
Extensions .dwg .igs, .iges
Name ZWCAD Drawing Initial Graphics Exchange Specification
Versions
  • Min: ZWCAD 2018
  • Max: ZWCAD 2025
Textures
Colors
Geometry components
Readers
Writers