Investigation of IGES for CAD/CAE Data Transfer
Abstract
In a CAD/CAE facility there is always the. possibility that one may want to transfer the design graphics database from the native system to a non- native system. This may occur because of dissimilar systems within an organization or a now CAD/CAE system is to be purchased. The initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES) was developed in an attempt to solve this scenario. IGES is a neutral database format into which the CAD/CAE native database format can be translated to and from. Translating the native design database format to IGES requires a preprocessor and translating from IGES to the native database format requires a post-processor. IGES is an artifice to represent CAD/CAE product data in a neutral environment to allow interfacing applications, archive the database, interchange of product data between dissimilar CAD/CAE systems, and other applications. The intent of this paper is to present test data on translating design product data from a CAD/CAE system to itself and to translate data initially prepared in IGES format to various native design formats. This information can be utilized in planning potential procurement and developing a design discipline within the CAD/CAE community.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA260148
Entities
People
- Dennis W. Armstrong
- George W. Zobrist
- Ramon Hosler
Organizations
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration