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U3D

Universal 3D (U3D) is a compressed file format standard for 3D computer graphics data.

The format was defined by a special consortium called 3D Industry Forum that brought together a diverse group of companies and organizations, including Intel, Boeing, HP, Adobe Systems, Bentley Systems, Right Hemisphere and others whose main focus had been the promotional development of 3D graphics for use in various industries, specifically at this time manufacturing as well as construction and industrial plant design. The format was later standardized by Ecma International in August 2005 as ECMA-363.

The goal is a universal standard for three-dimensional data of all kinds, to facilitate data exchange. The consortium promoted also the development of an open source library for facilitating the adoption of the format.

IGS

An IGS extension (Initial Graphics Exchange) is a 2D or 3D CAD vector file that can store wireframes, surfaces, solids, etc. IGS is mainly used for exchanging CAD drawings based on the Initial IGES (Graphics Exchange Specification) format.

The IGS file structure is based on the ASCII text-based format, which is used in numerous CAD software applications for delivering high-end graphics.

Among CAD applications that support IGS extension are Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Fusion 360, Dassault Systemes CATIA, and Autodesk Inventor.

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What are the benefits of converting U3D to IGS in CAD Exchanger?

CAD Exchanger Lab is an easy-to-use 3D viewer and converter to read and write 30+ key 3D formats. It allows you to view and convert files, measure objects, build sectioning views, explode assemblies, create meshes and view PMI.

High-performance visualization, precise geometry, B-Rep modeling, turning individual assemblies and parts on and off make CAD Exchanger a useful tool for all facets of a design project.

Is there an SDK to build a U3D to IGS conversion feature in my own application?

Software libraries to read, write and visualize 3D CAD files, including IGS and U3D, are available in CAD Exchanger SDK, a set of C++ / C# / Java / Python libraries to develop fast and robust 3D applications.

Is there an option to batch convert U3D to IGS files in CAD Exchanger?

Batch conversion feature is available in CAD Exchanger Batch (Command Line Interface), a light-weight server-based solution for batch conversions of CAD data in corporate or cloud environments.

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