However, the Digital Content Creation (DCC) industry has yet to pronounce a clear winner. The Engineering industry has finally nailed down a good standard (STEP) for exchanging 3D geometry and project data (I know, IGES is still useful, but STEP is better in most cases– see my video on IES vs. In our world (of 3D), we cannot accept phrases like “we cannot export format XX, we only use YY”. Professionals need information quickly, and if that information comes to slow, you can lose money. With today’s computing power, Internet speed, and Web collaboration tools, the need for a standard 3D exchange format is serious business. This may be some serious geek-talk, but it’s serious business for so many. If you start feeling dizzy from this post, please consult your closest 3D artist/designer/engineer professional for an explanation. WARNING: Geek-talk Alert! This article contains serious geek-talk.
