Autocad to lightwave or softimage ect

[bubble_contagion]

I would say yes, it should be possible. You may need to export the model as IGES or another format that both application can read. You could render in 3d studio max that is also made by autodesk.

[Hatfield]

I believe the new version of AutoCAD can do 3D images, but SolidWorks seems to be more popular for this. I recently had a custom plastic knob designed, and the engineer who drew that for me used SolidWorks, which can generate .IGS and .STL files when can then be viewed with a free 3D viewer app.

Using the .STL file I was then able to have PolyJet samples of the knob made using a stereo lithography process. This only cost a couple hundred bucks and was a useful prototyping step.

[Hatfield]

I believe the new version of AutoCAD can do 3D images, but SolidWorks seems to be more popular for this. I recently had a custom plastic knob designed, and the engineer who drew that for me used SolidWorks, which can generate .IGS and .STL files when can then be viewed with a free 3D viewer app.

Using the .STL file I was then able to have PolyJet samples of the knob made using a stereo lithography process. This only cost a couple hundred bucks and was a useful prototyping step.

[Hatfield]

I believe the new version of AutoCAD can do 3D images, but SolidWorks seems to be more popular for this. I recently had a custom plastic knob designed, and the engineer who drew that for me used SolidWorks, which can generate .IGS and .STL files when can then be viewed with a free 3D viewer app.

Using the .STL file I was then able to have PolyJet samples of the knob made using a stereo lithography process. This only cost a couple hundred bucks and was a useful prototyping step.

[Hatfield]

I believe the new version of AutoCAD can do 3D images, but SolidWorks seems to be more popular for this. I recently had a custom plastic knob designed, and the engineer who drew that for me used SolidWorks, which can generate .IGS and .STL files when can then be viewed with a free 3D viewer app.

Using the .STL file I was then able to have PolyJet samples of the knob made using a stereo lithography process. This only cost a couple hundred bucks and was a useful prototyping step.

[Hatfield]

I believe the new version of AutoCAD can do 3D images, but SolidWorks seems to be more popular for this. I recently had a custom plastic knob designed, and the engineer who drew that for me used SolidWorks, which can generate .IGS and .STL files when can then be viewed with a free 3D viewer app.

Using the .STL file I was then able to have PolyJet samples of the knob made using a stereo lithography process. This only cost a couple hundred bucks and was a useful prototyping step.

[stockstradr]

Agree with the comment on SolidWorks: this will be far faster than generating solids with AutoCAD.

An inexpensive way to get SolidWorks is to find someone who can verify they are a student or teacher, then have them buy you the educational version (for about $140) from http://www.journeyed.com/

However, before you buy it make sure the educational version supports what you need.

I think the educational version can export IGES, STL, STEP, or other files that can be imported into rendering software, but you should check on that.

Also, I think the educational version of SolidWorks does include their rendering module.

I’m a principle staff mechanical engineer. I use the pro version of SolidWorks on a weekly basis. Many people feel that SolidWorks is the easiest to learn (and use) full-function high-end 3D CAD package.

[stockstradr]

Agree with the comment on SolidWorks: this will be far faster than generating solids with AutoCAD.

An inexpensive way to get SolidWorks is to find someone who can verify they are a student or teacher, then have them buy you the educational version (for about $140) from http://www.journeyed.com/

However, before you buy it make sure the educational version supports what you need.

I think the educational version can export IGES, STL, STEP, or other files that can be imported into rendering software, but you should check on that.

Also, I think the educational version of SolidWorks does include their rendering module.

I’m a principle staff mechanical engineer. I use the pro version of SolidWorks on a weekly basis. Many people feel that SolidWorks is the easiest to learn (and use) full-function high-end 3D CAD package.

[stockstradr]

Agree with the comment on SolidWorks: this will be far faster than generating solids with AutoCAD.

An inexpensive way to get SolidWorks is to find someone who can verify they are a student or teacher, then have them buy you the educational version (for about $140) from http://www.journeyed.com/

However, before you buy it make sure the educational version supports what you need.

I think the educational version can export IGES, STL, STEP, or other files that can be imported into rendering software, but you should check on that.

Also, I think the educational version of SolidWorks does include their rendering module.

I’m a principle staff mechanical engineer. I use the pro version of SolidWorks on a weekly basis. Many people feel that SolidWorks is the easiest to learn (and use) full-function high-end 3D CAD package.

[stockstradr]

Agree with the comment on SolidWorks: this will be far faster than generating solids with AutoCAD.

An inexpensive way to get SolidWorks is to find someone who can verify they are a student or teacher, then have them buy you the educational version (for about $140) from http://www.journeyed.com/

However, before you buy it make sure the educational version supports what you need.

I think the educational version can export IGES, STL, STEP, or other files that can be imported into rendering software, but you should check on that.

Also, I think the educational version of SolidWorks does include their rendering module.

I’m a principle staff mechanical engineer. I use the pro version of SolidWorks on a weekly basis. Many people feel that SolidWorks is the easiest to learn (and use) full-function high-end 3D CAD package.

[stockstradr]

Agree with the comment on SolidWorks: this will be far faster than generating solids with AutoCAD.

An inexpensive way to get SolidWorks is to find someone who can verify they are a student or teacher, then have them buy you the educational version (for about $140) from http://www.journeyed.com/

However, before you buy it make sure the educational version supports what you need.

I think the educational version can export IGES, STL, STEP, or other files that can be imported into rendering software, but you should check on that.

Also, I think the educational version of SolidWorks does include their rendering module.

I’m a principle staff mechanical engineer. I use the pro version of SolidWorks on a weekly basis. Many people feel that SolidWorks is the easiest to learn (and use) full-function high-end 3D CAD package.

[jimmyle]

Use Solidworks or Inventor for 3D modeling. AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop is very difficult to use.

[jimmyle]

Use Solidworks or Inventor for 3D modeling. AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop is very difficult to use.

[jimmyle]

Use Solidworks or Inventor for 3D modeling. AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop is very difficult to use.

[jimmyle]

Use Solidworks or Inventor for 3D modeling. AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop is very difficult to use.

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