IGES Viewer is a 3D file management software that accommodates IGS/IGES, STP/STEP, STL, OBJ, SAT, BREP, DWG, DXF, and others. It offers dynamic 3D sectioning, measuring tools, and conversion tools for multiple formats.
This software features different visual styles and all the necessary tools to interact with 3D models in a myriad of ways. For instance, the panel Structure provides the user with essential information such as the object's overall dimensions, volume, and center of mass. This panel proves useful in controlling the visibility of 3D models, saving separate parts as DWG or DXF files, among other features.
IGES Viewer comes with easy-to-use measuring tools that allow users to obtain more detailed information about a 3D model. These tools can measure the area, height between two parallel surfaces, the distance between two points, length of an edge, and the radius of a circle or a circular arc. The results of these measurements are displayed in a special panel and added above the 3D model. Users can even move, hide or delete dimension texts before printing or saving the model as a BMP file.
One of the standout features that make IGES Viewer a must-have software, is its 3D section tool. The tool enables the user to create one or more fully customizable section planes that cut a 3D model. This feature makes it possible to see inside the model and measure its hidden elements, allowing the user to be more precise in their work.
Furthermore, IGES Viewer provides users with a straightforward process of converting 3D files to other formats such as IGS/IGES, STP/STEP, STL, DWG, DXF, OBJ, PDF, JPG, and many others. Interestingly, the software offers an opportunity to work not only with 3D but also 2D CAD formats, such as DWG, DXF, HPGL, SVG, CGM, and others.
In conclusion, IGES Viewer is an excellent piece of software that offers a wide variety of features to work with 3D file formats. With a perpetual license and reasonable pricing, it is an excellent investment for anyone looking to interact with 3D models.
Version 14:
- New dynamic 3D section tool;
- New 3D features: Transparency, Bounding box, Anti-aliasing, Edges, Hidden lines, STEP <-> IGES converter;
- Enhanced user interface;
- Export to AutoCAD DWG 2010;
- Optimized reading and saving of DWG and DXF files;
- And many others.