The ArtCAM software product range provides a unique CAD modeling and CNC CAM machining solution. ArtCAM allows you to create high quality products from 2D artwork faster than you ever thought possible.

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

*.pdf

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