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Do a Google search on raster-to-vector conversion. Then prepare to be disappointed in the results. For simple bi-tonal images you can get good results but for anything technical it almost is easier...

I recall something like that as well, which is why I asked about it.

Yeah, good point. As I have learned, if you can get it for free then do so.
Question on that. Say the OP modeled his part in AutoCAD 2014 Student Edition. He then exports the part as an STL or other...

To echo what was said before, I think with r2013 or higher you can do that. If this is an option for you if not another tool might be needed. Rhino 3D is a good pick but a similar pick but with less...

Only problem is it can't "draft" in any form :(
Good news is it is only $500.

Well having an .edu email account has opened some doors on available software. Downloaded Bonzai3D yesterday and started playing with it a bit. Might have found a SketchUp replacement once I get my...

That is because nobody likes you ;) Nah, I am picking we like you :)
Weird that you can do it in WS but not in full AutoCAD any more.

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That sucks!

Isn't there a plugin for AutoCAD to publish to Google Earth? There used to be one. Did they kill it off?

Unless I recall incorrectly I thought that AutoCAD for mac was almost a complete rewrite and in that some things just did not come across.

You might just be better in redrawing the items as opposed to raster-to-vector conversion.

ADT is still AutoCAD while Revit is a BIM application. It is what most big firms are going to. There is still a use for AutoCAD but BIM is the way forward.

Yep, since there is no release of AutoCAD Architecture for OSX you will have to run it in Windows, either through bootcamp or virturalization (vmware, etc). This means you will have to buy a legit...

Why switch to a Mac? If you use AutoCAD products it would make since to stay on a windows pc. Yes no ADT or Revit on OSX. You will pay more for the Mac over a pc and then the additional price for the...

My bad, I was looking from my iPod and did not see the section. Doh!
Would a smooth modifier work on a circle like it does on other objects?
I mess with max very little.

What is your viewres setting?

As for an option at another brand of software the OP can look at Moi3d, which is a low cost and high function nurbs modeling program. They have a demo that can be downloaded. I like autodesk products...

;) ;) ;)

What mod lounge?

You guys should see the mod lounge ;) ( I am not supposed to talk about it though)

Cool, I have a 30 day membership to them so I might take a look. Thanks remark.