IGES format

Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES) is a neutral file format. This format enabled different systems to transfer data without the need of a specific translator on each system. Alias uses IGES version 5.3.

Pro/ENGINEER options for export and import

To make the import and export of IGES and STEP files easier for Alias to read.

In Pro/ENGINEER, select Utilities > Options
Add the following data to the configuration file.

IGES_OUT_ALL_SRFS_AS 128

IGES_OUT_SPL_CRVS_AS_126 YES

IGES_OUT_SPL_SRFS_AS_128 YES

IGES_OUT_MIL_D_28000 NO

IGES_OUT_TRM_SRFS_AS_143 NO

IGES_OUT_TRIM_CURVE_DEVIATION DEFAULT

INTF_OUT_BLANKED_ENTITIES NO

INTF3D_OUT_EXTEND_SURFACE YES

INTF3D_OUT_FORCE_SURF_NORMALS YES

IGES_IN_106_F2_AS_SPLINE NO

IGES_IN_DWG_LINE_FONT YES

IGES_IN_DWG_PNT_ENT YES

IGES_IN_DWG_COLOR YES

FIX_BOUNDARIES_ON_IMPORT YES