Utilizing DWG files

stezza · January 8th, 2008

What is the work flow for using AutoCAD DWG files with Modo?

4d-infinite · January 10th, 2008

modo can import dxf files. But,
Probably better to convert dxf into lwo file first, then import it into modo.
check http://www.micromouse.ca/

bentegviz · January 14th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4d-infinite

modo can import dxf files. But,
Probably better to convert dxf into lwo file first, then import it into modo.
check http://www.micromouse.ca/

that's pretty much what we have to do as well. using deep exploration or accutrans. lwo gives you the least hassles in the import.

nhayes · January 20th, 2008

I use dxf -> accutrans -> modo, although modo has DXF import I prefer to use accutrans as it has more options.

For those that don't have AutoCAD for DWG to DXF one can use use software such as the A9 convertor:

http://www.a9tech.com/products/a9converter/

Also, DWG TrueView (free from AutoDesk) is useful for converting DWG from the latest versions of AutoCAD to earlier incarnations. This can help if you're having compatibility issues when using DWG to DXF convertors.

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nhayes Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 17 Name: Neil Hayes	Re: Utilizing DWG files I use dxf -> accutrans -> modo, although modo has DXF import I prefer to use accutrans as it has more options. For those that don't have AutoCAD for DWG to DXF one can use use software such as the A9 convertor: http://www.a9tech.com/products/a9converter/ Also, DWG TrueView (free from AutoDesk) is useful for converting DWG from the latest versions of AutoCAD to earlier incarnations. This can help if you're having compatibility issues when using DWG to DXF convertors. __________________ Don't resist. Try flowing.

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