DXF import

[PatrickLab]

hi everybody

I need to import files from Autocad 2000. I tried dxf import plugin but with no good results. I end up either with lines instead of polys, or polygons flipping errors.

Is there a good plugin that does the job properly? or can LW import DWG files?

:confused:

[toby]

I just did a search of the forum (bottom right of most pages) for 'dxf':

"export from autocad 2000 as autocad r12 DXF format file. you might have to scale up or down to translate between autocads coordinate system and lightwaves."

[PatrickLab]

thanks for your reply, but that,s the way am doing it. I end up with lines instead of polys ( 2 points polygons). :(

[toby]

errr.

Is there an older dxf file type that you can save to? How about trying Layout as well as modeler? I did this a year ago, I have to think there's something wrong on your machine

How big is the file? If you can post it on the web I'll see if my machine can do it

[PatrickLab]

3 mb of size....

i will try what you told me (older versions dxf, and layout...)

i let you know.....thanks:)

[omeone]

Yeah the versions usually is a problem,
I've had most luck with 11/12 (but I'm usually exporting from Microstation)
there is an updated version of the dxf importer available on Flay from D-Storm called Import DXF 2, you could try that also.

I cant remeber ACAD too well, but I think that you should Explode solids first so that they become shapes or faces or closed polylines (I cant remeber the term)

[renatolemus]

Why don't you try to export it as 3ds

[haris03]

Originally posted by PatrickLab
hi everybody

I need to import files from Autocad 2000. I tried dxf import plugin but with no good results. I end up either with lines instead of polys, or polygons flipping errors.

Is there a good plugin that does the job properly? or can LW import DWG files?

:confused:

You importing to acad?

[haris03]

Are you importing DXF to acad?

[toby]

"Why don't you try to export it as 3ds"

That was it, that's what I did last time.

[richpr]

If you need to do that sort of thing often, check out a converter/tool like Polygon Cruncher or Okino PolyTrans... They handle both formats and you manipulate the model/textures in between...