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3d Stere-Lithography

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#93522From: Michael LemieuxOct 28, 1994 1:33 AM
Hi, I am writing to inquire about information regarding translation of infoprmation from DXF—-> STL formats. The interest ins driven by the need to connvert information from various modelling programs to output suitable for Stereo-Lithography. I would be most interested in any assistance offerred or avavilable to provide me with a better understanding for this area of 3D output. Thanks all. BTW I was directed here by John Dowdell of Macromedia Tech Support(thanks againg John…s). <g> Michael Lemieux
#93654From: SyndesisOct 30, 1994 12:21 PM
Yes, we support both STL and DXF in our 3D translation program, InterChange. If you send me your postal address, I'll have our catalog sent out to you right away – air mail, if you're in Europe.
#93805From: Michael LemieuxNov 1, 1994 10:43 AM
John, Thank you for the response to the query regarding DXF to STL and return translation. I would be grateful to receive the Catalogue regarding the InterChange 3D translation program. My address is as follows: Michael Lemieux Denmic Design Rm. 1032, New World Office Building, East Wing 24 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong …is that close enough to Eorope to qualify for Airmail? <g> Could you also tell me a little bit more about this whole process? Does it interface with any system(Stereo-Lithographer)? Is it available for converting and use in conjunction with MacroMedia's MacroModel(my main program choice for modeling/draft Rendering)? I am really interested in receiveing as mcuh information regarding this output technique as is available. Could you direct me to any other sources, should this not be a suitable topic for this forum? Thanks, in advance, for your prompt reply. Kindest regards, Michael Lemieux
#93913From: SyndesisNov 2, 1994 4:22 PM
Yes, "airmail" covers the globe. Yes, we support both binary and ASCII stereolithography formats. We don't support 3DGF, the format used in MacroModel, but we hope to add it as soon as they can docuent their scene file format. We are about to release the Windows version of InterChange. We first shipped the Amiga version in 1987. After the Windows version is released, we'll renew work on the Mac version, too. I don't think there's much here in terms of additional threads about conversions. If you have additional questions, I'll be glad to try to answer them. That's what we're here for!
#93807From: Michael LemieuxNov 1, 1994 10:51 AM
John, Are there any old threads or messages on this discussion point still at your disposal? If so I would love to have a chance to read thru them. If you have the opportunity to forward theem to m, I would be grateful. It may also help sav e you answering a lot of *stupid* questions, again. <g> Many thanks, Michael Lemieux
#93808From: Michael LemieuxNov 1, 1994 10:58 AM
John… Sorry for the numerous and faceted files… I must point out that my inquiries should be qualified as based on the condition of operating in the Macintosh environment. I would appreciate any comments and insights you may be able to share on the effects of this point as it refers to the queried items. Thanks, Michael Lemieux