How do you make a start.

JHalton · February 25th, 2004

I personally receive the DXF's, Import them into Illustrator, then into Max to start modelling.

The reason I import into Illustrator first is to get rid of all the crap like text, cross section lines etc. I dont have or have knowledge of Autocad.

In max I begin to snap to the lines and begin to modle up. The rest is obvious....

How does my technique compare to others? Do you import the DXF straight into Max? Start from scratch. I'm just interested.

IC · February 26th, 2004

If I get dwg or dxf files, I build the full model in AutoCad and then export as 3ds.
If I get paper drawings (very rare nowadays) or if the Cad drawings are badly drawn(not as rare as you'd think) or it's a curved/complex building etc., I just model from scratch.
I much prefer modelling from scratch just because 3d modelling programs are more fun to use and have more options but if the model is to be used in other software or by someone else, AutoCad is far more accurate because you can't really go wrong.

STRAT · February 26th, 2004

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Originally posted by IC:
If I get dwg or dxf files, I build the full model in AutoCad and then export as 3ds.
If I get paper drawings (very rare nowadays) or if the Cad drawings are badly drawn(not as rare as you'd think) or it's a curved/complex building etc., I just model from scratch.
I much prefer modelling from scratch just because 3d modelling programs are more fun to use and have more options but if the model is to be used in other software or by someone else, AutoCad is far more accurate because you can't really go wrong.

i do everything EXACTLY THE SAME as IC.

Dibbers · February 26th, 2004

I receive *.dwg file, clean them up in Autocad ( I only know enough to do this), then inport into Viz, position and freeze.

Sometimes i get drawings which have been exported from Microstation or something to *.dwg files, but half of it goes missing when I try to import it.

JHalton · February 26th, 2004

Dibbers,

Your pretty much usinfg the same tecnique as me, only I use illustrator in place of Auto cad. Do you then snap to the lines in the same way I do. ? Extrude, blah, blah

I think I'm gonna invest in Autocad to the cleaning bit, It all works in layers does'nt it. And I obviously have scaling issues on importing Illustrator files. I have to make a box to the measurements from the drawing and then scale up the drawing.

phew'

Dibbers · February 26th, 2004

Yep, snap to the drawing. although it would be nice if the plans matched the elevations!...are you listenening you architects!

If you don't use AutoCad (like me) it's pretty easy and obvious to select things and delete. Turning off layers can sometimes be problematic as some drawings have things mixed up across layers.

Dibbers · February 26th, 2004

Also, I often ask for a set of paper drawings too, as it's easier to have an overview of the scheme next to you whilst you work.

JHalton · February 26th, 2004

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Originally posted by Dibbers:
Also, I often ask for a set of paper drawings too, as it's easier to have an overview of the scheme next to you whilst you work.

I could not agree more and I think this is fundamental, wheres my scale ruler gone?

Heh. And I thought it was just my when I could'nt get floor plans to match. Oh god where gonna start some more arguments here.

Disclaimer: We are no way insinuating Architects of anything, thank you.

Dibbers · February 26th, 2004

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Heh. And I thought it was just my when I could'nt get floor plans to match. Oh god where gonna start some more arguments here.

Garethace... leave it, leave it!

rivoli · February 26th, 2004

i basically do the same as you, that is: import dwg plans, elevations and sections into max, then place them in the right position and freeze. while i work on the first floor, for example, hide the other ones and so on. of course, excately as you do, i need to clean up the dwg files from anything which is not useful before importing them into max.

February 25th, 2004	#1 (permalink)
JHalton Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Leeds Age: 30 Posts: 258 Name: J Halton	I personally receive the DXF's, Import them into Illustrator, then into Max to start modelling. The reason I import into Illustrator first is to get rid of all the crap like text, cross section lines etc. I dont have or have knowledge of Autocad. In max I begin to snap to the lines and begin to modle up. The rest is obvious.... How does my technique compare to others? Do you import the DXF straight into Max? Start from scratch. I'm just interested. __________________ Just ask. You never know!

February 26th, 2004	#2 (permalink)
IC Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Age: 36 Posts: 2,261 Name: Iain Collins	If I get dwg or dxf files, I build the full model in AutoCad and then export as 3ds. If I get paper drawings (very rare nowadays) or if the Cad drawings are badly drawn(not as rare as you'd think) or it's a curved/complex building etc., I just model from scratch. I much prefer modelling from scratch just because 3d modelling programs are more fun to use and have more options but if the model is to be used in other software or by someone else, AutoCad is far more accurate because you can't really go wrong. __________________ http://iainc.carbonmade.com/

February 26th, 2004	#4 (permalink)
Dibbers Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Leeds. UK Posts: 1,011 Name: Iain Denby	I receive .dwg file, clean them up in Autocad ( I only know enough to do this), then inport into Viz, position and freeze. Sometimes i get drawings which have been exported from Microstation or something to .dwg files, but half of it goes missing when I try to import it. __________________ Hard boiled eggs and nuts....Mm! www.idenby.co.uk

February 26th, 2004	#5 (permalink)
JHalton Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Leeds Age: 30 Posts: 258 Name: J Halton	Dibbers, Your pretty much usinfg the same tecnique as me, only I use illustrator in place of Auto cad. Do you then snap to the lines in the same way I do. ? Extrude, blah, blah I think I'm gonna invest in Autocad to the cleaning bit, It all works in layers does'nt it. And I obviously have scaling issues on importing Illustrator files. I have to make a box to the measurements from the drawing and then scale up the drawing. phew' __________________ Just ask. You never know!

February 26th, 2004	#6 (permalink)
Dibbers Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Leeds. UK Posts: 1,011 Name: Iain Denby	Yep, snap to the drawing. although it would be nice if the plans matched the elevations!...are you listenening you architects! If you don't use AutoCad (like me) it's pretty easy and obvious to select things and delete. Turning off layers can sometimes be problematic as some drawings have things mixed up across layers. __________________ Hard boiled eggs and nuts....Mm! www.idenby.co.uk

February 26th, 2004	#7 (permalink)
Dibbers Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Leeds. UK Posts: 1,011 Name: Iain Denby	Also, I often ask for a set of paper drawings too, as it's easier to have an overview of the scheme next to you whilst you work. __________________ Hard boiled eggs and nuts....Mm! www.idenby.co.uk

February 26th, 2004	#10 (permalink)
rivoli Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: milano Posts: 291 Name: massimiliano buvoli	i basically do the same as you, that is: import dwg plans, elevations and sections into max, then place them in the right position and freeze. while i work on the first floor, for example, hide the other ones and so on. of course, excately as you do, i need to clean up the dwg files from anything which is not useful before importing them into max.

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