DesignCad Max v23.1

Rhino Rhino for Windows
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I’m trying to send couple of solid models from Rhino 6 to guy on DesignCad Max v23.1 . It looks like 2013 software.
He tells me dxf. or .dwg 2007 Solids doesn’t work so what other format can be used reliably here…

Thanks

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I’d try an .obj or .fbx (if you have materials)

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Thanks, but I don’t believe meshes is what he wants.
I’ve red somewhere that DesignCAD 23.1 can read 2013 and 2014 dwg files except I don’t see this option in Rhino export selections.

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You might try iges. Or step. What could it hurt.—-Mark

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I was afraid somebody would suggest iges… there are so many flavors, which one to choose…:slight_smile:

well I’m sending default… let’s see what happens.

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i am not fully sure since my evaluation copy expired, but i believe since rhino 6 obj can also contain Nurbs. that would be then only helpful of course when your designcad also takes these files.

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I’d be surprised if it handles NURBS but will give a try. Thanks

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It appears it only supports mesh formats, so an ACIS solid in a DWG would likely be ignored unless converted to a mesh first.

Although, It might have a built in mesher to convert the solid?

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I already have this model in meshes ( stl ) for 3d printing. If he can use mesh to draw assembly instruction than problem would be solved.

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“OBJECT” if you want to export NURBS models to 3DS Max. “STEP AP214” if you export to SolidWorks or other solid modeling CAD software.

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Yes I used STEPAp214 among other formats and am waiting for his reply…:slight_smile:

Thanks

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Back in the 1990s, I used to use DesigCad. It was cool because it was cheap and scriptable. I think I still have a few files from back then.

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Were you able to import and export ACIS solids…?

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I just wanted the files for reference, so I just exported them as DFX and STL.
I just looked at the new version of DesignCAD; the GUI is a mess. The 1990s version looks better,

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Thanks