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CHE · July 9th, 2007

Yeah. Unfortunately, there is not direct translation for CAD files into Modo. As you know, there is a DXF importer/exporter but it doesn't work with complex models very well. Right now, your best bet is to use AccuTrans but even then you will be left with a lot of cleaning up to do in Modo. You could also use Cinema 4D to import your Model and then export it as a LWO. Some guys have had great results this way. Personally, I would do all my modeling in Modo. I only use AccuTrans to translate CAD floor plans and elevations. I moved into Modo because I was looking for an alternative to 3dsmax and I truly believe that I couldn't have made a better choice. You will be missing a lot of what makes Modo unique if you only plan to use as a render engine.

Ernesto

July 9th, 2007	#10 (permalink)
CHE Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: St. Louis Posts: 820 Name: Ernesto Pacheco	Re: My jump into Modo via MicroStation XM (WIP) Yeah. Unfortunately, there is not direct translation for CAD files into Modo. As you know, there is a DXF importer/exporter but it doesn't work with complex models very well. Right now, your best bet is to use AccuTrans but even then you will be left with a lot of cleaning up to do in Modo. You could also use Cinema 4D to import your Model and then export it as a LWO. Some guys have had great results this way. Personally, I would do all my modeling in Modo. I only use AccuTrans to translate CAD floor plans and elevations. I moved into Modo because I was looking for an alternative to 3dsmax and I truly believe that I couldn't have made a better choice. You will be missing a lot of what makes Modo unique if you only plan to use as a render engine. Ernesto