IGES import

[WagglyFawn]

I've got some IGES files from a customer I need to pull some missing dimensions off of. I've searched all over the internet, and found nothing to import these files into AutoCAD with unless I want to spend 200.00 dollars. Any suggestions?

[f700es]

Go to www.rhino3d.com (http://www.rhino3d.com) and download the 25 save demo. IIRC it can import IGES and I know that it can export dwg/dxf with little or no problem. Good luck :)

[WagglyFawn]

Hm, I got all my autoCAD training from a former McNeel employee. Those people really know there stuff.

[f700es]

Hm, I got all my autoCAD training from a former McNeel employee. Those people really know there stuff.

Yes they do and the next version of Rhino is supposed to be an AutoCAD killer!! We shall see but I do like their products and that should get you what you want.

[WagglyFawn]

Thanks for that solution. It worked perfectly. As far as I'm concerned Rhino has always been an AutoCAD killer in terms of modelling and compatibility. I like their products as well. They have great rendering tools.

[f700es]

Thanks for that solution. It worked perfectly. As far as I'm concerned Rhino has always been an AutoCAD killer in terms of modelling and compatibility. I like their products as well. They have great rendering tools.

Yeah, their 3D is top notch but AutoCAD kick's it's but in 2D work. I like their Penguin add-on my self.

[WagglyFawn]

Haha, yeah you can do some pretty cool stuff with Penguin actually. It's cheap too, but I suppose that's because it's not a photo realistic rendering software.