Alibre Design

Chapter 14 - Importing and Exporting Data14.1 Importing Data14.1.1 Supported File TypesA variety of file formats are supported for interoperating with data from other CADsystems. The import data types and their attributes are:• STEP AP 203/214 (*.stp, *.step, *.ste)STEP (Standard for the Exchange of Product model data). An ASCII format setand driven by industry that all major CAD tools have adopted.• Alibre STEP (*.stp)Feature-based STEP data inherent from Alibre's STEP schema• SAT (*.sat)ACIS file format• IGES (*.igs)Initial Graphics Exchange Specification. An ANSI-standard format.• DWG (*.dwg)Standard file format for saving vector graphics from within AutoCAD.• DXF (*.dxf)For drawing interchange format. An ASCII or binary file format of an AutoCADdrawing file for exporting AutoCAD drawings to other applications or forimporting drawings from other applications.• 3DM (*.3dm)Rhino Program file format14.1.2 Importing a FileYou can import 3D parts and assemblies in STEP, IGES, or SAT formats. You canimport 2D drawings in the DXF or DWG formats.436