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IGES [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-05-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Initial Graphics Exchange Specification
1, record 1, English, Initial%20Graphics%20Exchange%20Specification
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IGES 2, record 1, English, IGES
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Initial Graphics Exchange Standard 3, record 1, English, Initial%20Graphics%20Exchange%20Standard
correct
- IGES 4, record 1, English, IGES
correct
- IGES 4, record 1, English, IGES
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A neutral file format for facilitating transfer of graphic information between dissimilar [computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing] systems. 5, record 1, English, - Initial%20Graphics%20Exchange%20Specification
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
- Techniques industrielles
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- format IGES
1, record 1, French, format%20IGES
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- IGES 2, record 1, French, IGES
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Format de fichier] permettant l'échange de données CFAO [conception et fabrication assistées par ordinateur] entre des systèmes hétérogènes [...] 3, record 1, French, - format%20IGES
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-04-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Standards
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Standard d’Échange et de Transfert
1, record 2, English, Standard%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%89change%20et%20de%20Transfert
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SET 1, record 2, English, SET
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A French standard to exchange and archive CAD [computer-aided design] data. 1, record 2, English, - Standard%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%89change%20et%20de%20Transfert
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It was developed as a neutral file format for exchanging data between different CAD systems at Aerospatiale in 1983. The aim was to develop a more reliable alternative to IGES. It became an official French standard, AFNOR Z68-300, SET, in 1985. 1, record 2, English, - Standard%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%89change%20et%20de%20Transfert
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de normes
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Standard d'Échange et de Transfert
1, record 2, French, Standard%20d%27%C3%89change%20et%20de%20Transfert
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SET 2, record 2, French, SET
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Norme de communication graphique entre deux systèmes. 3, record 2, French, - Standard%20d%27%C3%89change%20et%20de%20Transfert
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Développé par l'Aérospatiale, SET est actuellement soutenu par le Groupement opérationnel SET (GOSET). 3, record 2, French, - Standard%20d%27%C3%89change%20et%20de%20Transfert
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-04-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Mathematical Geography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- International Geoid Service 1, record 3, English, International%20Geoid%20Service
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Géographie mathématique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Service international du géoïde
1, record 3, French, Service%20international%20du%20g%C3%A9o%C3%AFde
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IGES 1, record 3, French, IGES
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1985-12-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Meetings
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- International Geochemical Exploration Symposium 1, record 4, English, International%20Geochemical%20Exploration%20Symposium
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Réunions
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Colloque international d'exploration géochimique 1, record 4, French, Colloque%20international%20d%27exploration%20g%C3%A9ochimique
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titres tirés d'un lexique de sigles préparé par la section de traduction Environnement le 1 janvier 1985. 1, record 4, French, - Colloque%20international%20d%27exploration%20g%C3%A9ochimique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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