[Question] AutoCAD

[Hitperson]

does anyone know if autocad models can be imported into BF2??

as i'm learning to use this software and as a student i get a free copy of the Architectural version.

[CodeRedFox]

NO is the short answer.

The longer answer is :
You could export the file as a OBJ file then import it into 3dsmax then export. I'm not trying to hint anything but most have no problems _______ a version of 3dsmax. If your are learning AutoCAD, 3dsmax isn't a bad thing to learn. Thats how I started 10+ years ago.

[Hitperson]

so i could make at home in autocad and export to 3ds max at uni??

can you export to Gmax with autocad??

as all i can get is a free 30 day trial for 3ds max they don't do a full version for students.

E; mind you if i make anything you find worthy i could always export it as an OBJ and it could be exported by some one with 3ds

[CodeRedFox]

You will have to learn AutoCAD a bit before exporting files

But even then you COULD finish your project in 3dsmax (30 days) should be a good amount of time.

[Rhino]

if your a student you can normally download 3DsMax for free?

[Tofurkeymeister]

3DS Max is a Free 30 day trial for students. I would know, as mine expired . I personally use Autodesk Inventor and then use 3DS Max to import the CAD file, and get someone else to touch it up (as I don't have enough time to learn 3DS Max.) If you AREN'T proficient in AutoCAD already, then I suggest learning 3DS Max instead, as it better suits the purpose. With Inventor I can barely get away with a good import, but with AudoCAD... that's gonna be pretty tough.

In addition I do not believe you could get away with it with the Architectural Version, I barely get away with it on Inventor, which is DESIGNED for 3D CAD. Good luck, though.

[CodeRedFox]

if your a student you can normally download 3DsMax for free?

I believe thats Maya: Maya Personal Learning Edition
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/in ... id=7639525

Gmax is another one you can use for free but I think they dropped it.

[Rhino]

well some time ago I remember there being a promotion from autodesk allowing students to have a license for 3 years or something but they might have stopped that now.

[Hitperson]

i'm learning AutoCAD architechture but would GMAX be worth it to convert the files??

i have been doing 2d projections firt but will be moving into 3d buildings.

i was thinking i could do somthing for here as my project.

[Tofurkeymeister]

i'm learning AutoCAD architechture but would GMAX be worth it to convert the files??

i have been doing 2d projections firt but will be moving into 3d buildings.

i was thinking i could do somthing for here as my project.

Oh yeah... buildings. I forgot that we don't ALL model vehicles .