Experience in design and implementation of an IGES translator

Abstract This paper describes a general design concept for an IGES translator. The design allows implementation of IGES translators for different CAD/CAM systems with a minimum of programming effort. It divides the functions of an IGES translator into two categories: those common to implementations of an IGES translator, and those specific to the target system. Allowing user interactions to control entity mappings, the design adds user flexibility to an IGES translator. Different results that can be created for an IGES file are shown and discussed, using a sample implementation.