IGES Import for AutoCAD is an IGES file import plug-in for AutoCAD®. IGES Import for AutoCAD gives AutoCAD the ability to import geometric data from IGES files.

IGES files contain graphical data in the form widely accepted by most CAD/CAM systems. IGES Import for AutoCAD converts this geometric data into corresponding AutoCAD entities and adds them to the contents of the currently opened AutoCAD drawing.

IGES Import for AutoCAD is very easy to use. Once installed, it automatically loads itself into AutoCAD and adds a new submenu called "IGESImport" to the AutoCAD menu.

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of IGES Import for AutoCAD by clicking on the "Download" link below. We are confident that during the trial period (10 days or runs, whichever is earlier) you will find IGES Import for AutoCAD extremely useful. Later when you decide to buy the software please return to this page and click the "Buy" link to place your order. In the order process you will be asked to enter the Lock that appears in the product registration dialog box (which appears when you run any of the commands in the "IGESImport" 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.

Download IGES Import for AutoCAD (27.12 MB)

Buy IGES Import for AutoCAD ($195)

Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement. IGES Import for AutoCAD is priced at $195 only. This is the price of a single user license. For your bulk-licensing needs please contact us.

Installation & Usage

Since IGES Import 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 Import for AutoCAD ReadMe document which is copied into the installation folder. If you accept the default values in the installer, IGES Import 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 Import 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 "IGESImport" submenu to run these new commands. Truly, software made simple!

The 'IGESImport' menu consists of the following commands:

• IGESImport - Imports an IGES file
• IGESImportHelp - Displays the IGES Import for AutoCAD help file
• IGESImportRegister - Registers your copy of IGES Import for AutoCAD
• IGESImportAbout - Displays the IGES Import for AutoCAD About box

The IGESImport submenu

IGES Import 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".

IGES Import for AutoCAD Options

IGES Import for AutoCAD is able to import an IGES file as a 3d solid or a 2D drawing with color and layer information. When importing as a 3D solid model you can import the model as a set of 3D edge curves or a mesh which can be a polyface mesh, a set of 3D faces, a set of lines or a set of points.

Customization

If you want IGES Import 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.