The IGES neutral file format is an international standard that allows you to transfer geometric data between ABAQUS/CAE and other CAD applications. You can use IGES-format files to import and export sketches and parts. This section describes the IGES format and the options that are available to you when importing and exporting IGES files. The following topics are covered:

For a detailed description of how to import and export from IGES-format files, see “Importing a part from an IGES-format file,” Section 10.7.7, and “Exporting geometry and model data,” Section 10.9.