DAN212222 Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 hi guys just wondering if anyone had any pointers on importing 2d dwg -dxf files to cinema 4d? im really struggling cinema 4d just saves unknown file format? any info would be great thanks dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRAT Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 c4d only officially supports autocad r12 DXF format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN212222 Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 hmm hope i can export as r12, that was a quick response lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN212222 Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 just tried to import nothing comes up, do you have to change the line types or anything? the drawing is currently just a basic plan all drawn in a 0 layer thanks dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRAT Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 shouldn't do. first off make sure you have a valid dxf file - export it from autocad, then re-import it into a fresh autocad drawing. if it doesn't import it mean you haven't exported it correctly in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Burden III Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 You have to explode polylines to plain lines before importing. Also, circles and closed shapes sometimes get turned into polygons by C4D. Once imported, the lines will all be seperate spline objects, and make the program slow down. Its best to select all of the lines, or meaningful groups of them, and 'connect', then delete the original ones. That will speed things up considerably (if you had a lot of lines imported). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN212222 Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 ive exploded all the lines, still doesnt open grrr... just get a blank screen in c4d, not sure what im doing wrong... thanks guys dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN212222 Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 ive managed to import a r12 version drawing, its not very legible, cant make out anything apart from the odd symbol, but at least im getting there. thanks dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Burden III Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 ive exploded all the lines, still doesnt open grrr... just get a blank screen in c4d, not sure what im doing wrong... What program are you exporting from? If ACAD, is there still a 'save as' that will allow saving an older format DXF? You could email the file and I'll try it here. Are you using C4D v9x or 10x? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN212222 Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 im using c4d version 10. exporting from autocad 2008, as r12 dxf..... itas comming across as some random shapes, or nothing at all. not looking good infront of my new boss... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN212222 Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 i am right on just thinking i click file open and select the r12 file.... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Burden III Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Edit>Preferences>Import/Export>DXF Import: You have: *scale (1 if your file is cm and your units in C4D are cm, or apply multiplier as needed) *Circle Subdivisions-defaults to 72, which is OK but sometimes too many points *Connect - I like 'by color', as it does what 'by layer' does, only will also separate out things on a layer into their colors and group them. Then checkboxes for yes or no on: Frozen layers (I select this) 2D Elements (I select this) Align Normals (I do not select this) Triangulate polygons (I do not select this) Perhaps you do not have the 2D Elements checked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 i am right on just thinking i click file open and select the r12 file.... ? Yes Dan. Simply Open. Also drag-n-drop or Merge will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayrust Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Thanks Guys for you exchange. This is my first day with a new client and I'm in their office dealing with the same problem. But thanks to you guys, solved it. I owe you guys a pint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Guiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzmik Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 after saving as r12 dxf from AutoCAD you must close the drawing in AutoCAD before trying to open in Cinema. this is what is causing the unknown file format error. hi guys just wondering if anyone had any pointers on importing 2d dwg -dxf files to cinema 4d? im really struggling cinema 4d just saves unknown file format? any info would be great thanks dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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