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Old 16th November 2007, 11:59 AM   #1
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Default Importing Vectors into AC3D

Hello All,
I am trying to import some vectors into AC3D.
With no luck.
I tried to import a illustrator file (.ai) with no luck. (AC3D does'nt accept that format)

In the manual, it says it can be done..

How do I import a vector file?

Anyone know.
thanks,
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Old 16th November 2007, 01:20 PM   #2
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Default Re: Importing Vectors into AC3D

I export vectors from Corel Draw into AC3D by exporting them from Corel as a 2-dimensional DXF, which works very well. For Corel clip-art files, exporting as a TTF and then importing into AC3D with the text tool also works nicely.

Illustrator exports at least TTF, I'm pretty sure?
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Old 16th November 2007, 07:01 PM   #3
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Lisa,
What version of Corel-draw do you own?
I have version 11.
Let me know.

In my version there is no choice for a 2D .dxf.

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Old 16th November 2007, 07:50 PM   #4
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I have version 12... but I could have sworn the DXF support has been around for several versions. You might need to dig out your CD to add it. A lot of the more exotic export filters aren't installed by default.

Oh, and I think you can only get to it from the "Export" menu; whereas I know a lot of the other filters work from "Save As" also.
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