file formats and workflow

[r_mc_gowan]

what is the most general file format which is presented to or requested by the cg architect, and do they generally have z cordinates??

also, apon import to the 3d package, is the polygons pre-built from the CAD ( or similar file) constructed in the 3d package??

 

thanks for any info

 

- R

[STRAT]

autocad dwg is the most common myself and my clients use too. personally, i model everything in 3d in autocad first before importing into a rendering app. i dont use cad solids though. all face drawn.

[arif_r]

sometimes i use sketchup -some client used it- and it could open all version of autocad files -at least till A2005-. personally, it is faster for non organic design as i render it using accurender 2 pluggin for autocad r.13