IGS HELP!
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I've got some 3D CAD files in IGS format. I have converted them to
DXF for use with 3-D Studio, but when I load the file into 3-D
Studio, I am only getting bits and pieces of the original file. I've
been told that there is no way to successfully convert an IGS file to
DXF for use with 3-D Studio. Is this true? If so, do I have any
other options?
>>> I've been told that there is no way to successfully convert an IGS file to
DXF for use with 3-D Studio.
Not true, I do it all the time. I import models created in AutoSurf via IGES
into AutoCAD and then DXF out to 3ds. The main question here is: how are you
converting to dxf from iges?
Yann Bertaud – I.D.L. Autodesk.
Yann, I am using the conversion program which ships with Design Cad 3-D. I
output to DXF and then bring this into 3-D Studio. When I convert from IGS to
the Design Cad format, I have more success loading the wireframe into
DesignCad, but I still can not shade it properly. When I load the dxf into 3-D
Studio, the wireframe is more broken up then it is with Design Cad. So, either
way I go, I loose. Any suggestions? Thanks. Jeff.
I hate to point my finger at other people, but I would say that you should talk
to the people who make design cad 3d since you mention that even in design cad
you are missing stuff and it is not shading properly. Can you tell us where the
IGES file is coming from?
IGES is a very complicated language, it's got quite a few intricacies. A lot of
translators often do not totally translate surfaces. Even AutoCAD's built in
translator doesn't understand surfaces very well. However, our new translator
does an excellent job with surfaces. I've gotten some really beautiful meshes
from it to bring into 3ds.
Yann Bertaud – I.D.L. Autodesk.
Yann,
I'll attempt to use Autocad's translator. The IGES file is a Pluto space
probe which I'm using (or trying to use) in an animation. I don't have much
disk space, however. I'll see what I can come up with and get back to you.
Thanks much for all your help! Jeff.
Let me know what you come up with.
Yann Bertaud – I.D.L. Autodesk.