Importing Solid Files to AutoCad in IGES Format

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenges of importing solid files in IGES format into AutoCAD, particularly focusing on changes in the software's capabilities and available tools. Participants explore the current state of IGES import functionality, potential alternatives, and the implications of proprietary constraints on file sharing.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about the removal of the IGESIN command and whether IGES import functionality has been moved to a separate plugin or module.
  • There are mentions of past experiences with IGES import tools for AutoCAD, suggesting that such tools may still exist but are not easily found or may be costly.
  • One participant notes that in AutoCAD 2002, Mechanical Desktop was required to import IGES files, but they are uncertain about the requirements for AutoCAD 2000.
  • Another participant offers to convert files from other formats, such as parasolid or STEP, to IGES, indicating they have access to NX 4.0 for file conversion.
  • Concerns are raised about sharing proprietary files, with one participant expressing hesitation to disclose their original assembly due to the presence of proprietary items.
  • There is a suggestion that the "data exchange module" may be related to the IGES import functionality, and a participant reflects on the reliability and cost of available plugins for file translation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the current state of IGES import capabilities in AutoCAD, with multiple competing views regarding the availability of tools and the necessity of additional plugins. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to import IGES files.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding the specific versions of AutoCAD and the associated requirements for importing IGES files. Participants express uncertainty about the reliability and cost of third-party plugins and tools.

FredGarvin
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Does anyone know of a way to import solid files in an IGES format into AutoCad? It appears that they did away with the IGESIN command.
 
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... did they at some point move the IGES import capability to a separate plugin, module or something related (which of course would have to acquire separately) - or could be I'm remembering it all wrong? Remember sometime way back finding a number of IGES import tools for acad online (when working with some "stitching " problems and was getting desperate), don't know whether they're really an option.
 
I think they have moved it to some kind of "data applications" package. I know in AC 2002, you needed Mechanical Desktop to import IGES. I haven't been able to find a straight answer for 2000 which is what we use.

I'll take anything right now. I have found a couple but they are a little pricey. I guess I'll keep hunting on line. Thanks Perennial!
 
FredGarvin said:
I think they have moved it to some kind of "data applications" package. I know in AC 2002, you needed Mechanical Desktop to import IGES. I haven't been able to find a straight answer for 2000 which is what we use.

I'll take anything right now. I have found a couple but they are a little pricey. I guess I'll keep hunting on line. Thanks Perennial!

If you can import some other version of file, such as parasolid or something, I'd be happy to try and convert it to some other file format for you. We have NX 4.0 which can export parasolid, step, or iges.

EDIT: It also looks like I might be able to export to DXF/DWG, isn't that AutoCAD?
 
Mech_Engineer said:
If you can import some other version of file, such as parasolid or something, I'd be happy to try and convert it to some other file format for you. We have NX 4.0 which can export parasolid, step, or iges.

EDIT: It also looks like I might be able to export to DXF/DWG, isn't that AutoCAD?

My original assembly is in Pro/E which I can export to pretty much anything, including iges, but AutoCAD doesn't support any of them any longer. If you can export to DWG or DXF that would be a home run! Unfortunately, even though there is nothing classified in it, it is for my work and I don't think it would be looked upon too kindly if I put this out in the open (there is some proprietary items in it). Thanks a ton for the offer though ME.
 
FredGarvin said:
I think they have moved it to some kind of "data applications" package. I know in AC 2002, you needed Mechanical Desktop to import IGES. I haven't been able to find a straight answer for 2000 which is what we use.

I'll take anything right now. I have found a couple but they are a little pricey. I guess I'll keep hunting on line. Thanks Perennial!

Was it the "data exchange module"? It's probably bunched with mechanical desktop. Same thing with NX I primarily use nowadays for model construction, have to buy plugins separately . Don't know how reliable those "around $200" plugins are, hope for the best. I often use Femap to do the translations, it supports and converts pretty much anything.
 

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