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IGS File?

alannwrt — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 20:41:50 GMT

I have sent a test to a friend who is going to cut my example on a laser cutter but he says wants it in a "igs" file. Where do I find that please? I have drawn it in a dwg file and he cannot download it from my email.

RE: IGS File?

Otto — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 20:42:15 GMT

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Re: RE: IGS File?

alannwrt — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 20:44:38 GMT

I am using a Mac computer not Windows.

Re: IGS File?

Mark.Lancaster — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 20:54:36 GMT

@alannwrt

And what Autodesk Application are you using? In addition this forum is for installation and licensing issues. Not how to create an IGES file for your friend.. But I can't provide you a workflow unless you tell us what Autodesk application you are using. It sounds like AutoCAD since you have a drawing but I don't want to provide steps until you verify what application you have.

Update: I just saw you recent reply to OTTO.. And we were supposed to know you were using a MAC operating system? Details are crucial when posting. So with having a MAC OS or AutoCAD for MAC.. Kind of limits you.. I don't think this version can export your information to an IGES file format. If you select to EXPORT and change the file type do you see IGES there. In addition IGES is really a 3D CAD file format.

Re: IGS File?

alannwrt — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 20:52:38 GMT

Yes it is AutoCAD
I have a drawing completed and want to download it to an email in IGES form.
Thanks

Re: IGS File?

Mark.Lancaster — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 20:55:46 GMT

@alannwrt

I think we posted at the same time.. Review my updated information in my original reply..

Re: IGS File?

alannwrt — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 21:10:16 GMT

I will try the solutions you have suggested.

Love your Dog We have one just the same. Three year old rough collie

Re: IGS File?

Mark.Lancaster — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 21:30:42 GMT

@alannwrt

Nice dog as well.. Can't tell if he (or she) is smiling or ready to tear someone apart in that picture..

Although my son wanted a Collie.. We ended up getting him a Shetland Sheepdog instead.. Ours is just about 2 years old.

All I can say I wish my weather today was sunny and the flowers were blooming... All I see is snow upon snow upon snow with this big snow storm in the east...

Re: IGS File?

natasha.l — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 22:18:24 GMT

Hello @alannwrt,

Welcome. What a nice looking dog.

Sure, its not a problem to export a file in a different format. Just follow the instructions down below:

Navigate to the AuoCAD icon drop down icon
Select "Export"
Then "Other Formats"
Select ".igs" in the file format drop down

Hope this was helpful.

Re: IGS File?

alannwrt — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 22:22:38 GMT

I am using a Mac is that still correct.

Re: IGS File?

natasha.l — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:11:18 GMT

Hello @alannwrt,

Yes, it is the same process. Give it a try. Let us know how it goes.