file formats and workflow

r_mc_gowan · December 26th, 2005

what is the most general file format which is presented to or requested by the cg architect, and do they generally have z cordinates??
also, apon import to the 3d package, is the polygons pre-built from the CAD ( or similar file) constructed in the 3d package??

thanks for any info

- R

Daniel Bourbonnais · December 28th, 2005

The most common file type, that I deal with, coming from architects is the AutoCAD .dwg file format. It can have z coordinates, but not that I ever deal with. AutoCAD can produce 3D files, but they are not automatically useful for a modelling/rendering program. I import the 2D .dwg plans & elevations as guides to build on in Autodesk VIZ or MAX.

STRAT · December 28th, 2005

autocad dwg is the most common myself and my clients use too. personally, i model everything in 3d in autocad first before importing into a rendering app. i dont use cad solids though. all face drawn.

arif_r · December 28th, 2005

sometimes i use sketchup -some client used it- and it could open all version of autocad files -at least till A2005-. personally, it is faster for non organic design as i render it using accurender 2 pluggin for autocad r.13

December 26th, 2005	#1 (permalink)
r_mc_gowan Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: donegal Age: 23 Posts: 18 Name: richard mc gowan	file formats and workflow what is the most general file format which is presented to or requested by the cg architect, and do they generally have z cordinates?? also, apon import to the 3d package, is the polygons pre-built from the CAD ( or similar file) constructed in the 3d package?? thanks for any info - R

December 28th, 2005	#2 (permalink)
Daniel Bourbonnais Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 34 Name: Daniel Bourbonnais	Re: file formats and workflow The most common file type, that I deal with, coming from architects is the AutoCAD .dwg file format. It can have z coordinates, but not that I ever deal with. AutoCAD can produce 3D files, but they are not automatically useful for a modelling/rendering program. I import the 2D .dwg plans & elevations as guides to build on in Autodesk VIZ or MAX.

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STRAT Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK. Age: 36 Posts: 6,485 Name: Stephen Leworthy	Re: file formats and workflow autocad dwg is the most common myself and my clients use too. personally, i model everything in 3d in autocad first before importing into a rendering app. i dont use cad solids though. all face drawn.

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arif_r Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cgjr Posts: 7 Name: arif ra	Re: file formats and workflow sometimes i use sketchup -some client used it- and it could open all version of autocad files -at least till A2005-. personally, it is faster for non organic design as i render it using accurender 2 pluggin for autocad r.13

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