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In AutoCAD, how do import a *.igs file? Looked all over and can't seem to find how.

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snipped-for-privacy@wi.rr.com (jpk) wrote:

Use the command igesin on the Command line, then enter the name of the file.
Must be done on a completely empty drawing setup, i.e. a 'start form scratch' format, with nothing having been created in the drawing beforehand.
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When entering igesin in AutoCAD R14, I get a message "discontinued command". Do I need an older version of AutoCAD or is there an add-on program that will translate an iges file.
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snipped-for-privacy@wi.rr.com (jpk) wrote:

You are right. It does give 'discontinued command'!
The information was obtained from an R12 customization manual.
I did find this (mind the line wrap):
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?id (89505&linkID$75323&sit eID3112
but it is for 2000 and above.
and then there is this:
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?id (97612&linkID$75323&sit eID3112
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Both of those links cannot be found. That's what the web page is telling me.
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They won't work by just clicking on them. Copy and paste them to your browser. Copy each line.

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snipped-for-privacy@wi.rr.com (jpk) wrote:

You will need to highlight *both* lines and paste them, hence to comment "watch the line wrap".
I tried to get a 'tiny-url', but that failed to produce anything from Tinyurl.com
Brian.
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http://www.fpsols.com/iges_import_ac.html

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jpk wrote:

You need the Autodesk Inventor Series version of AutoCAD. Post the IGES over at http://discusion.autodesk.com and someone will do the conversion for you.
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So which is it, Inventor or Autocad. There is a difference.

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Have a look at the file in a text editor. To me the extension is that of an IGES file (Initial Graphics Exchange Specification) - something similar to DXF. The start of the file should give it away.
If it is an IGES file, then Autodesk stopped providing a way of getting it into AutoCAD without having to buy an additional piece of software. Maybe Inventor now has a way of reading an IGES file, either way it is an additional purchase.
If the file has been provided to you, then it might be a case of asking the sender to send it in a format you can read.
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