IronCAD Public Access SDK Technical Manual for Non-Runtime Access to IronCAD Data

IronCAD Public Access SDK Technical Manual for Non-Runtime Access to IronCAD Data

The IronCAD Public SDK allows a user to access information about their IRONCAD file without needing to open the software itself. The user will have access to information such as file properties, file GUIDs, part/assembly properties, and file conversion tools, and more.

This document will help guide a user to obtaining such information. 

What the SDK Provides

The IRONCAD Public SDK enables external applications to:

  • Read file properties, GUIDs, and metadata
  • Traverse the hierarchical scene structure (tree of assemblies, parts, sheet metal)
  • Access detailed properties (mass, volume, material, part number, sizebox dimensions, BOM quantities, etc.)
  • Perform file conversions:
    • *.ics → *.3js (web-compatible 3D format)
    • *.ics → *.hsf
    • *.icd → *.pdf (drawings to PDF)

Important: Read-only access only. No modification or creation of IRONCAD files is supported.

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