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=== Neutral file exchange ===

Neutral file exchange uses an intermediary neutral format to translate data between CAD systems. This method starts from a pre-processor embedded in the original CAD system, which generates the neutral file from the originating CAD format. The target CAD system post-processes the neutral file and converts it into the target native format.<ref>{{cite journal |last=Choi, |first=G.-H., |last2=Mun, |first2=D.-H., & |last3=Han, |first3=S.-H. (|date=1 January 01, 2002). ''|title=Exchange of CAD Part Models Based on the Macro-Parametric Approach''. |journal=International Journal of CadCAD/cam,CAM |volume=2, |issue=1, |pages=13-21.}}</ref> Some neutral formats are defined by standards organisations such as [[IGES]] and [[ISO 10303|STEP]] while others are proprietary but still widely used and are regarded as quasi industry standards.<ref name=":15" />

==== Neutral formats ====