Files with ies extension are special photometric data files saved in a format developed by IESNA (Illumination Engineering Society of North America).
Software that open ies file
IES file extension - IESNA photometric data file
What is ies file? How to open ies files?
File type specification:
The ies file extension is used for a special photometric data format, created as standard by Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA). It is the de facto industry standard file format for electronic transfer of photometric data.
A typical ies file basically contains the measurement of distribution of light (intensity) stored in ASCII format
This format is used by many 3D programs, that can use the photometry data.
Updated: March 28, 2024
The default software associated to open ies file:
Company or developer:
ZEMAX Development Corporation
ZEMAX is designing software for optical engineers used to create lens design, illumination, laser beam propagation, stray light, freeform optical design etc.
List of software applications associated to the .ies file extension
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and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open ies file, edit ies file, convert ies file, view ies file, play ies file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Software that open ies file - IESNA photometric data file
Programs supporting the exension ies on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open ies file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with ies file by default:
ZEMAX
Other suggested software:
Revit
3ds Max (3D Studio Max)
EulumdatTools
