Hi, Can I use AutoCAD to create a design file for use here on Shapeways? If yes, I'm assuming it'd have to be converted into a format other than AutoCAD's file format (dwg), so what would that be? Thanks for your help! Cheers, Brian
Using AutoCAD, you should be able to export STL or Collada, both acceptable file formats for uploading to Shapeways.
Thanks Michael! But I was hoping to hear from someone who has actually had success with an AutoCAD file. I don't want to embark down a road that leads to a dead end. FYI: An AutoCAD file can be saved as .dxf, or exported as .dwf, .dxx, .eps, .sat, .stl, and .wmf.
Most of my models including my Chess Set were designed in AutoCad. You just have to make sure everything is a solid by performing 'boolean' commands. Then just export as an stl file.
There's a few things you should know before you export. It will give you a smoother model instead of it being faceted. Just type these on the command line. facetres 10 isolines 0 dispsilh 1