Jean Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 I have designed a conference table in 3ds Max 9 and need to convert it back to a AutoCAD file and add dimensions. Please help need to finish tonight as is due for class tomorrow. Quote
ReMark Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 I'm not a 3ds Max user but is there an export command with an option for either a DXF or DWG file format? Quote
ReMark Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 This explanation, though dated (references AutoCAD R14 and 2000), would probably still apply. http://www.3dmax-tutorials.com/Exporting_to_DWG.html Quote
Cad64 Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Yeah, that tutorial is a little dated. The Export dialog in Max 9 is a little more streamlined, and you can Export as 2007, 2004 or 2000 format. But be aware, the model that you Export will come into Autocad as a Polyface Mesh, not as a Solid. Quote
Jean Posted February 12, 2009 Author Posted February 12, 2009 Thank you for the information. I have saved the file in multiples and will try to see what works. I do not know what a Polyface mesh is though. Should I have the max design open in 3d view? Quote
Cad64 Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 You don't have to do anything special in Max, just go to the 'File' pull down menu and select either 'Export' or 'Export Selected'. The 'Export' option will grab everything in your scene and export it. The 'Export Selected' option will only export the objects that you have selected prior to choosing this option. Both of the above options will open the Export dialog shown in my previous post. So just choose what version you want to Export to, and then click Ok. This will create a .dwg file that you will be able to open in Autocad. Quote
Kion_w Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 How to change the Polyface Mesh to Solid? Quote
Cad64 Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 You could try the m2s lisp routine. Depending on your model, it may or may not work. You can find it here: http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1408 Quote
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