File Types
File Types
Embedded Files
CAD FILES
CAD FILES
STEP
STEP
STEP files are 3D modelling files that display solid models.
They are common file types that can be opened on any CAD modelling program.
STEP files can also be compressed to a much smaller size than other file types, making them suitable for CAD library components.
They are common file types that can be opened on any CAD modelling program.
STEP files can also be compressed to a much smaller size than other file types, making them suitable for CAD library components.
IGES
IGES
IGES files are 3D modelling files. They are commonly used for surface models.
IGES files are a common file type that can be opened on any CAD modelling program.
IGES files tend to be smaller in size and can store different types of information, like wireframes, blueprints, solid models, etc.
IGES files are a common file type that can be opened on any CAD modelling program.
IGES files tend to be smaller in size and can store different types of information, like wireframes, blueprints, solid models, etc.
3DS
3DS
3DS files are 3D modelling files. They are commonly used for animation and rendering software.
3DS files are used to transfer 3D models between different software applications.
3DS files retain essential data like texture, lighting and geometry, making them useful for animators.
3DS files are used to transfer 3D models between different software applications.
3DS files retain essential data like texture, lighting and geometry, making them useful for animators.
DXF
DXF
DXF files are 2D vector files.
They are commonly used when a file needs to be exported for manufacturing, such as laser cutting or CNC machining.
They are a common file type and, therefore, can be opened on any CAD program.
DXF files are used for their accuracy. As they are vector files, they can be scaled without pixelation.
They are commonly used when a file needs to be exported for manufacturing, such as laser cutting or CNC machining.
They are a common file type and, therefore, can be opened on any CAD program.
DXF files are used for their accuracy. As they are vector files, they can be scaled without pixelation.
DTP FILES
DTP FILES
DXF/SVG
DXF/SVG
DXF and SVG files are vector files.
Vector graphics are comprised of paths, which have a start and end point. A path can be a line, a square, a triangle, or a curvy shape.
This makes vector graphics ideal for logos, which can be small enough to appear on a business card but can also be scaled to fill a billboard.
Vector graphics are comprised of paths, which have a start and end point. A path can be a line, a square, a triangle, or a curvy shape.
This makes vector graphics ideal for logos, which can be small enough to appear on a business card but can also be scaled to fill a billboard.
Advantages
Advantages
- Scalable without pixelation, which allows higher quality images at larger scales
- Smaller file size, which makes it easier to attach to emails
- They can contain transparent backgrounds, allowing the design to be placed on any background.
TIFF/ PNG/ JPEG/ BMP
TIFF/ PNG/ JPEG/ BMP
These files are raster files.
Raster graphics, also known as bitmaps, store image data as fixed pixels. This means they will pixelate if scaled. However, as they have pixels, they are ideal for images.
Raster graphics, also known as bitmaps, store image data as fixed pixels. This means they will pixelate if scaled. However, as they have pixels, they are ideal for images.
Advantages
Advantages
- High-quality images as each pixel can be a different colour
- Rich and detailed images due to the use of pixels over shapes
- They are a common file format. Therefore, they do not require specialist software to open, so they can be used almost anywhere on any device
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