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IESNA photometric data file
File type: Various data file
Files with ies extension are special photometric data files saved in a format developed by IESNA (Illumination Engineering Society of North America).
What is ies file?
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: March 28, 2024
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.
How to open ies file?
Some 3D graphic programs, like 3D Studio Max are able to import the phonometric data from *.ies files.
How to convert ies file?
It is likely that IES format can be exported to other files that contain photometry data.
Suggested software to open ies file:
Associated software actions with the ies file
Software applications that can open ies files:
ZEMAX (Microsoft Windows)
Revit (Microsoft Windows)
3ds Max (3D Studio Max) (Microsoft Windows)
EulumdatTools (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit ies files:
ZEMAX (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving ies files:
ZEMAX (Microsoft Windows)
Programs for viewing ies files:
LITESTAR 4D Photoview (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create ies files:
ZEMAX (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that convert ies files:
EulumdatTools (Microsoft Windows)
IES to EULUMDAT Converter (On-line services)
Software apps that import ies files:
LITESTAR 4D Photoview (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that export ies files:
LITESTAR 4D Photoview (Microsoft Windows)