CAD is an image file
format used by AutoCAD. AutoCAD was created by AutoDesk, and creates 2-D and
3-D designs.
CAD files hold information for 2-D or 3-D images, as well as drafting
information. CAD stands for Computer Aided Design.
File Format
DWG
It is the native format for several CAD packages including DraftSight, AutoCAD, IntelliCAD
It contains all the
pieces of information a user enters, such as
- Designs
- Geometric data
- Maps
- Photos
IFC
The Industry
Foundation Classes (IFC) data model is intended to describe building and
construction industry data.
DXF
DXF is a file
extension for a graphic image format typically used
with AutoCAD (Computer Assisted Drafting) software. DXF stands for
Drawing exchange Format. Since its initial release in 1982, there have been
many changes to the DXF file format specifications.
VRML
VRML is a graphics
file format used by Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML).
VRML files are used
for 3-D information, primarily on web pages.
These files contain
information regarding the graphics of the site, such as sounds, animations,
lighting, and objects.
SVG
Scalable Vector
Graphics (SVG) is an XML-based vector image format that allows three types of
graphic objects vector graphics, raster graphics, and text.
