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#183260From: Jack C. BrownAug 2, 1995 3:40 PM

I'm trying to export a model from AutoCAD r13 using "3dsout". When you bring the model into 3D Studio the arcs are not smooth. Can someone HELP?

#183383From: David RhotenAug 3, 1995 9:21 AM

Try adjusting the DXF-ARC-DEGREES parameter in your 3DS.SET file. Dave

#183396From: Jack C. BrownAug 3, 1995 10:28 AM

The model exports from AutoCAD as a 3ds file. I tried the DXF-ARC-DEGREES parameter. Did not work. Any other ideas?

#183566From: David RhotenAug 4, 1995 10:10 AM

Ahh. I didn't understand that you weren't coming from a DXF file. I believe the answer is the AutoCAD r13 FACETRES variable. Dave

#183611From: Jack C. BrownAug 4, 1995 2:16 PM

I wish I could say that increasing the "FACETRES" value worked, but it didn't. I raised the value up to 10 and 3dsout the file. When I bring the model in 3D Studio the arcs look like they have been created with SHAPE STEPS set to 3. Any other ideas? Jack

#183633From: Nik Grant [adesk]Aug 4, 1995 4:58 PM

"I wish I could say that increasing the "FACETRES" value worked, but it didn't. I raised the value up to 10 and 3dsout the file. When I bring the model in 3D Studio the arcs look like they have been created with SHAPE STEPS set to 3" This is unusual. Can you let us take a look at (or can you describe what you created) so we can try it here? A FACETRES value of 10 will generate 32 segments per 90 degree arc. A value of 3 would give you 4 segments – should be a lot of difference!

#183850From: Jack C. BrownAug 7, 1995 11:06 AM

"I wish I could say that increasing the "FACETRES" value worked, but it didn't. I raised the value up to 10 and 3dsout the file. When I bring the model in 3D Studio the arcs look like they have been created with SHAPE STEPS set to 3" I tried the variable again today and it worked. I must have did something else the other day. Many Thanks for all the help! Jack

#183851From: Jack C. BrownAug 7, 1995 11:06 AM

"I wish I could say that increasing the "FACETRES" value worked, but it didn't. I raised the value up to 10 and 3dsout the file. When I bring the model in 3D Studio the arcs look like they have been created with SHAPE STEPS set to 3" I tried the variable again today and it worked. I must have did something else the other day. Many Thanks for all the help! Jack

#183405From: Brian Rudolph [Adesk]Aug 3, 1995 11:08 AM

Jack, Using the 3DSOUT command from AutoCAD, you need to adjust the FACETRES variable before exporting the file. That will generate smoother curves. -brian