NIDDESC-IGES Developments -- Today's Solution

Abstract

The Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES) was first developed in 1980. It has evolved with continual improvements to the current version 5.1 which was published in October, 1991. Although IGES has proved to be a very valuable tool, difficulties have been encountered in using it for sophisticated transfers, such as for product models or complicated drawings. The primary problems have revolved around the fact that the specification allows for multiple forms of representing the same data, which results in difficulties in transferring that data between varied CAD (Computer Aided Design) systems. The long range solution to these difficulties is the emergence of ST131 (Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data). The Navy/Industry Digital Data Exchange Standards Committee (NIDDESC) has been a leading player in the development of this international standard. However, in the interim, NIDDESC is also spearheading the efforts to enhance the use of IGES by developing application protocols.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADP023039

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  • Burton Gischner
  • Gregory Morea

Organizations

  • General Dynamics Electric Boat

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Application Protocols
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Construction
  • Data Transmission
  • Department Of Defense
  • Digital Data
  • Drafting
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Fabrication
  • Geometry
  • Graphics
  • Naval Architecture
  • Shipbuilding
  • Three Dimensional
  • United States

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