在这篇文章中，我们将讨论什么是IGS/ IGES file以及如何在Windows 11/10中查看和转换它。 IGES代表Initial Graphics Exchange Specification，是一种标准文件格式，用于存储 2D 和 3D 设计和相关信息。它主要包含模型的表面信息。但是，它也可用于保存线框、电路图、工程图和实体模型。IGES格式的文件以ASCII文本格式存储。
IGES标准起源于1970年代(USAF)后期的美国空军(Air Force)( USAF(United) )集成(States) 计算机辅助制造(Manufacturing)( ICAM ) 项目。IGES文件的第一个正式版本于 1980 年发布。它是最古老的 3D CAD格式之一。在早期，IGES文件用于制造与航空航天相关的零件。它进一步蔓延到包括汽车和机械在内的其他行业。以IGES(IGES)标准存储的 2D 或 3D 文件大多以.igs文件扩展名保存。
随着STEP(STEP)等新格式的出现， IGS文件的使用显着减少。现在，如果您有一些IGS文件并且想在Windows 11/10上查看和转换它们，该怎么做？Windows 11/10中没有用于查看或转换IGS文件的本机应用程序。但是，不用担心。您可以使用一些第三方应用程序来打开和查看IGS文件并进行转换。在本文中，我们将提到一些免费软件和免费网站来查看IGS文件。其中一些还可以让您转换IGS文件。让我们检查一下。
如何在Windows 11/10IGS/ IGES文件？
以下是可用于在Windows 11/10IGS文件的免费软件和在线工具：
- IGS 查看器
- 自由CAD
- Gmsh
- 欧特克查看器
- 3DViewerOnline.com
- gCAD3D
- 3dusher.com
让我们详细检查一下这些软件和网络服务！
1] IGS查看器
IGS Viewer顾名思义是一款专门用于在Windows 11/10IGS文件的免费软件。在其中，您可以打开和查看IGS文件并轻松导航和分析模型。它提供标准视图选项、缩放选项、动态旋转、线框换色器、阴影颜色和更多功能，以可视化保存在IGS文件中的设计。
您可以从igsviewer.com(igsviewer.com)下载这个免费的IGS文件查看器。
2]自由CAD
FreeCAD 是一个CAD 建模套件(CAD modeling suite)，可用于在Windows 11/10IGS和其他 2D/3D 文件。它支持的其他格式包括STP、STL、PLY、OBJ、 3DS 、DAE、DWG、DXF等。它提供了查看和分析IGS(IGS)文件所需的所有工具。其中一些包括缩放、旋转、窗格、线框模式、不同的侧视图、着色器、平面视图、点视图等。
使用它，您还可以将 IGS 模型转换(convert the IGS model)为其他支持的文件格式。打开一个IGS文件，从对象浏览器中选择它，转到“文件(File)”菜单，然后单击“导出(Export)”选项。然后，您可以选择一种受支持的输出文件格式来保存IGS模型、STP、OBJ、PLY、DAE等。
由于它是一款CAD建模软件，您也可以使用它来编辑IGS文件。因此，该软件是您查看、编辑和转换IGS(IGS)文件的一体化解决方案。您可以从freecadweb.org获得它。
3] Gmsh
Gmsh是适用于(Gmsh)Windows 11/10的免费、开源和便携式IGS文件查看器软件。它是一个非常易于使用的实用程序，用于可视化保存在IGS文件中的设计。它还允许您查看STP、WRL、PLY、STL和其他 3D 文件。它基本上显示了导入的IGS模型的线框。
使用它，您可以将IGS转换为其他 3D 文件格式，包括STP、STL、WRL等。为此，您必须转到文件(File)菜单并使用导出(Export)选项。
4]欧特克查看器
Autodesk Viewer是一项免费的在线服务，用于查看包括(Autodesk Viewer)IGS在内的 3D 文件。您可以使用它查看的其他 3D 文件包括STEP、OBJ、PLY、DAE等。它为您提供方便的导航选项、外观和环境自定义、缩放功能和旋转选项。您还可以在其中查看IGS模型的属性。
您可以访问autodesk.com在线查看 IGS/IGES 文件。
5] 3DViewerOnline.com
3DViewerOnline.com是另一个不错的在线IGES文件查看器。它允许您查看最大 50Mb 大小的IGS文件。这基本上是一个免费的用户限制。它带有一个简单的导航面板，可让您选择所需的模型视图。您还可以显示/隐藏分解选项、截面选项、智能线等。
它带有一个测量(Measure)工具，可让您进行距离、尺寸、直径和其他测量。此外，您可以对IGS模型进行截图、与他人分享、下载模型等。
6] gCAD3D
Windows 11/10的免费开源IGS文件查看器。它可以让您查看IGS和其他模型。这是一个不错的查看器，具有基本的查看和导航选项。
您还可以使用它将IGS转换为各种文件格式，包括VRML、STL、STEP、OBJ、DXF、SVG等。为此，您可以使用File > save model as选项。
您可以从gcad3d.org(gcad3d.org)下载这个免费软件。
7] 3dusher.com
3dusher.com是您查看IGS文件的另一种选择。您可以简单地将IGS文件上传到此在线网站，然后查看它们。要进行可视化，您可以使用鼠标手势来缩放或旋转设计。它在屏幕上显示导入的IGS文件的尺寸和体积。
就是这样！
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What is IGS/ IGES file? How to view and convert IGS file in Windows?
In this post, we are going to discuss what iѕ an IGS/ IGES file and how to view and convert it in Windows 11/10. IGES, which stands for Initial Graphics Exchange Specification, is a standard file format used to store 2D and 3D designs and related information. It primarily contains surface information for a model. However, it can also be used to save wireframes, circuit diagrams, engineering drawings, and solid models. The files in IGES format are stored in ASCII text format.
The IGES standard was originated from United States Air Force (USAF) Integrated Computer-Aided Manufacturing (ICAM) project in the late 1970s. The first official version of the IGES file was released in 1980. It is one of the oldest 3D CAD formats. In the earlier days, IGES files used to be utilized in the manufacturing of parts related to aerospace. It further spread to other industries including automotive and machinery. 2D or 3D files stored in IGES standard are mostly saved with the .igs file extension.
The use of IGS files has reduced significantly as newer formats like STEP have taken over. Now, if you have some IGS files and you want to view and convert them on Windows 11/10, how to do that? There is no native app to view or convert IGS files in Windows 11/10. But, no worries. You can use some third-party applications that allow you to open and view IGS files and also convert them. In this article, we are going to mention some free software and free websites to view IGS files. Some of these let you convert IGS files too. Let’s check them out.
How to view and convert an IGS/ IGES file in Windows 11/10?
Here are the free software and online tools that you can use to view or convert an IGS file in Windows 11/10:
- IGS Viewer
- FreeCAD
- Gmsh
- Autodesk Viewer
- 3DViewerOnline.com
- gCAD3D
- 3dusher.com
Let us check out these software and web services in detail!
1] IGS Viewer
IGS Viewer as the name implies is a dedicated free software to view IGS files on Windows 11/10. In it, you can open and view IGS files and easily navigate and analyze the model. It provides standard view options, zoom option, dynamic rotation, wireframe color changer, shade color, and more features to visualize the design saved in an IGS file.
You can download this free IGS file viewer from igsviewer.com.
2] FreeCAD
FreeCAD is a CAD modeling suite that you can use to view IGS and other 2D/ 3D files in Windows 11/10. The other formats supported by it include STP, STL, PLY, OBJ, 3DS, DAE, DWG, DXF, and more. It offers all the required tools that you need to view and analyze IGS files. Some of these include zoom, rotate, pane, wireframe mode, different side views, shader, flatline view, points view, etc.
Using it, you can also convert the IGS model to other supported file formats. Open an IGS file, select it from the object browser, go to the File menu, and click on the Export option. You can then select one of the supported output file formats to save the IGS model, STP, OBJ, PLY, DAE, etc.
As it is a CAD modeling software, you can use it to edit IGS files too. So, this software is an all-in-one solution for you to view, edit, and convert IGS files. You can get it from freecadweb.org.
3] Gmsh
Gmsh is a free, open source, and portable IGS file viewer software for Windows 11/10. It is a very easy-to-use utility to visualize designs saved in IGS files. It also lets you view STP, WRL, PLY, STL, and other 3D files. It basically displays the wireframe of the imported IGS model.
Using it, you can convert IGS to other 3D file formats including STP, STL, WRL, etc. For that, you have to go to the File menu and use the Export option.
4] Autodesk Viewer
Autodesk Viewer is a free online service to view 3D files including IGS. The other 3D files that you can view using it include STEP, OBJ, PLY, DAE, etc. It provides you handy navigation options, appearance and environment customizations, zoom feature, and rotation option. You can also view the properties of the IGS model in it.
You can go to autodesk.com to view IGS/ IGES files online.
5] 3DViewerOnline.com
3DViewerOnline.com is another good online IGES file viewer. It allows you to view an IGS file of up to 50Mb size. This is basically a free user limitation. It comes with an easy navigation panel and lets you select the desired view of a model. You can also show/ hide explode options, section options, smart lines, etc.
It comes with a Measure tool that allows you to take distance, size, diameter, and other measurements. Furthermore, you can take a screenshot of the IGS model, share it with others, download the model, etc.
6] gCAD3D
gCAD3D is a free and open source IGS file viewer for Windows 11/10. It lets you view IGS and other models. It is a decent viewer with basic viewing and navigation options.
You can also use it to convert IGS to various file formats including VRML, STL, STEP, OBJ, DXF, SVG, etc. For that, you can use the File > save model as option.
You can download this free software from gcad3d.org.
7] 3dusher.com
3dusher.com is one more option for you to view IGS files. You can simply upload IGS files to this online website and then view them. To visualize, you can use mouse gestures to zoom or rotate the design. It shows the dimensions and volume of the imported IGS file on the screen.
That’s it!
Now read: What is an STL file? How to view it?
