Autocadd Vs. 3d Viz

[superdave]

I am a 3d artist that started working in 3d max some years back. Currently I am tring to decide which format is more efficent and generally better. Working from Autocadd 3d then importing to viz seems backwards to me. I feel that working from Viz from start to finish would be overall better. Can anyone please clarify if there are issues that I have missed or is using the two media the best way of working in 3d.

 

Thank You All

 

David Ward

[ecastillor]

Theres been a ton of advice on this subject...I suggest you do a search first...

 

I wouldnt say autocad vs 3d viz...but rather autocad and viz working together......

 

anyway...heres a few links on this...

 

http://www.cgarchitect.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14245&highlight=autocad+max

 

http://www.cgarchitect.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14331&highlight=autocad+max

 

http://www.cgarchitect.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11415&highlight=autocad+link

[JamesTaylor]

there are many pro's and con's for each and evryone will have their personal preference. The topic has come up many time so if you search the forums you should find plenty of opions!!

 

i'd say tho, for traditional style arch vis its best to work in AutoCAD and file link into vis / max for texturing lighting etc. I feel AutoCAD is easier to create accurate models which is what clients are after. However, i often find myself modeling 80% - 90% in CAD and then finishing elements which are more suited to viz modeling in viz, things such as pavements where lofting allows better texture placement for the render.

 

I'd also suggest that as the building design for a project becomes more organic it can be better to work directly in vis as organic geometry isn't achieved easily in CAD.

 

Overall tho, use what your most comfortable with and whatever you think is needed to get the job done, there are no right or wrong ways!!