vizwhiz

(maybe we need a Forum for software file conversion ??)

how do you get a 3d model from FormZ into autocad 2004 or VIZ 2005?
we have a Client who keeps sending us PDF of EPS files of a Theatre bldg

that i end up bringing into autocad (scaling up etc) and Then Tracing over
to get some approximate Elevations before trying to reverse-engineer the 3d bldg

back into cad and VIZ for rendering (when Then goes into a 2d PS collage)

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There has got to be a more direct way to do This, i Think
The bldg keeps changing and it is way too Time consuming

to keep re-sketching the Elevations to modfiy the 3d mass modeling

any Ideas??

i know This kind of falls into The Cracks in between softwares
so maybe There could be a SOFTWARE CONVERSION FORUM

for Ideas etc Things like This

hey it is only Momday am and i havent had coffee yet
so This is my one big Idea for the entire week

(since i am NOT familiar with FormZ i am asking here in the VIZ area)

Thanks

Randy

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"a Mind is a Terrible Thing to waist." If you dont Mind it doesnt Matter

Chad Warner

I think FormZ will save files as dwgs...you should have them do that for you.

-Chad

Fernando Lino

Open the PDF fiel in Illustrator and export it to DWG format...There is a program to convert files in different formats...I'll try to find it for you!

crazy homeless guy

second that, and it will.

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travis schmiesing

vizwhiz

hi There All

Thanks for the replys and The Info
i will definately print This and send to the Bosses

we dont have Illustrator, This may be just The Reason to get It

Thanks again

Randy

Archidork

Hi,

As a long time FormZ user I can say that one of its strengths is that it can read and write almost any file format. I often use 3ds or dwg as required by the nature of the work. See below for a list of formats FormZ can use and take your pick.

Good Luck,

O


3DStudio
ArtLantis
DWG
DXF
FACT
IGES
Lightscape
Lightwave
OBJ
RIB
SAT
Shockwave
W3D
STEP
STL
3DGF
3DMF
VRML

vizwhiz

hey Fernando

Thanks for the Tip and Technique
i (was) mis-informed we do have Illustrator here at work

so i will be able to try That later sometime as soon as Time permits

Thanks again

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Archidork

can you give me a "brief" list of the "exact" commands to "saveas" to Autocad

??

i am sure This is fairly straight forward but i got to send along Instructions
to an architectural Principal who does not do This on a day-to-day basis

Thanks for your patience Time and consideration

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Randy