This plug-in gives AutoCAD the ability to import graphical data from ASCII IGES files.The Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (.IGES) file format standard was developed to address the incompatibility issue with various CAD/CAM systems.

This standard allows efficient and accurate exchange of product definition data across almost all CAD/CAM systems.IGES files contain graphical data in the form widely accepted by most CAD/CAM systems.

IGES Import for AutoCAD converts this graphical data into corresponding AutoCAD entities and adds them to the contents of the currently opened AutoCAD drawing.This plug-in is very easy to use as it adds a new command to AutoCAD called "IGESIN".

The user has to simply type "IGESIN" at the AutoCAD command prompt and select an IGES file to import.