FAQ: File Formats
ArtCAM Insignia can import a range of file types including triangle and surface models, which can then be added to with the 3D modelling functionality within ArtCAM or CNC machined. Below is a complete list of supported file formats according to their class:
File Class |
File Type |
File Extension |
Image Files |
Bitmap |
*.bmp, *.dib,*.rle |
Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) |
*.jpg, *.jpe, *.jfif |
|
Graphics Interchange Format |
*.gif |
|
Tiff |
*.tif, *.tiff |
|
Portable Network Graphics |
*.png |
|
Icon File |
*.ico |
|
Vector Files |
Enhanced Metafile |
*.emf |
|
Enhanced Windows Metafile |
*.wmf |
Document File |
Portable Document format |
|
Triangle Models |
3D Assembly file |
*.3da |
|
ArtCAM Project file |
*.3dp |
|
3D Studio Scene file |
*.3ds |
|
Drawing Exchange Format file |
*.dxf |
|
AutoCAD Drawing Database file |
*.dwg |
|
Binary or ASCII Stereolithography file |
*.stl |
|
Universal 3D file |
*.u3d |
|
Wavefront Object file |
*.obj |
|
Delcam Machining Triangles file |
*.dmt |
Surface Models |
Rhino 3D Model file |
*.3dm |
|
Delcam PowerSHAPE/PowerMILL DGK file |
*.dgk |



