Leela Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Hi, I need to know how to take Autocad files and use them in 3d max 5. Have never used AutoCAd, but I don't see how it could be that hard. Do I just import a dxf file? Will it import nice and clean or will the mesh get messed up? Help...soon.....thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IC Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 There's various options from the AutoCad and Max sides. You can export to 3ds or dxf in AutoCad or import dwg or dxf (and, obviously 3ds) in max. The two programs generally work quite well together depending on how the model was made (e.g. solids don't import as well as faces.) I'm not an expert with max but I think that's your options so try these out and see what works best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graphix Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 If I remember right max will open an autocad 2000/2002 file straight away. If you were to convert it to a 3DS file in autocad curves usually turn out faceted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IC Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 The native autocad file format is .dwg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Paske Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 I would recommend using the File Link Manager, especially if you work in a design environment where a lot of changes take place. The FLM tends not too flip normals around if you use AutoCad solids. You cannot open .dwg files directly in Max. Curves in the FLM are handled the ACIS surface deviation - a lower number (.125" or so) brings the model in with smooth curves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Matthews Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 There is no file link manager in Max 5. This is only in Viz 4. The new patch for max 6 is supposed to have the file link ability. -Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Eloy Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 There is a file link manager for Max 5. It's included in the Design Extension Utilities plugin available via subscription from Discreet. [] Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Matthews Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Wow, I did not know that. I appologize for my previous comment, then. I will let the people who run the computer labs at the University of Florida know that. I use the computers at school to do my work (free resources, you know). Thank you for the correction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJHUANG Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 There are 2 methods to get file-link function into Max5. 1. Viz4copytools : You have to get both viz4 and max5 installed.Then viz4copytools copy all VIZ4 functions into max5. 2. Design extensions for max5 : a stand along extension for max5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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