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#Did I lose a reply?

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#4043From: David A. BlackhurstFeb 9, 1995 4:49 PM
Hi Nick, just wondering, did I miss a response to my post regarding Win95 compatability, and compatability with Micrographix Designer 3.1? Again I am l looking for something that can take 2D drawings I've already done, and can turn them into 3D views that are rotatable, etc. doesn't need to be anything too fancy,as they will just be B&W technical line drawings to illustrate a book I'm finishing up – I could probably do some of it by hand and scan it, but IF a program can do it, from what I already have complete, it makes more sense. Also, should I buy S3D from Tiger for about 39.90, or would it be better to buy direct from you – if so how? TIA, db
#4051From: Nick Josephs [VISSOFT]Feb 9, 1995 7:33 PM
David: Sorry about the late reply. >>should I buy S3D from Tiger for about 39.90, or would it be better to buy direct from you<< You'll save money buying it though Tiger. >>I am l looking for something that can take 2D drawings I've already done, and can turn them into 3D views<< You can import Micrographix drawings through AI: solid filled shapes come in best. Unfortunately, combined shapes (using one shape to punch a hole in another shape) don't import correctly. By the same token, text doesn't work too well either. Nick Josephs Visual Software
#4109From: David A. BlackhurstFeb 10, 1995 3:55 PM
Thanks, I'll probably try it out – it looks like it might do what I want, as most of the stuff is simple – can S3d add holes, etc, if i import a basic shape? IOW, does S3D have some drawing capabilities built in? TIA db
#4115From: Nick Josephs [VISSOFT]Feb 10, 1995 7:13 PM
Simply 3D does not have drawing capabilities. You'd have to upgrade to Visual Reality, which includes a complete 3D modeler. Nick Josephs Visual Software
#4229From: David A. BlackhurstFeb 13, 1995 3:15 PM
Hmm, that may be a bit more than I'd "like" to spend, I was really hoping to be able to use my current drawing package – I may have to try S3D and see if it can do what I need. Thanks for your help. db
#4103From: SyndesisFeb 10, 1995 3:36 PM
It's tough for a program to take 2D drawings and turn them into 3D drawings. Your brain can do it, but programs don't have brains. If you're content with a simple 3D extrusion of your 2D drawings, sure, that's easy.