converting into cad

[polarcreamsoda]

i have some renderings in rhino that i want to convert to CAD so i can take it to a laser cutter.

 

is there a way to pull the planes from my rhino file over to CAD so i dont have to redraw the lines. they are curves so reproducing the lines would be alot of work if its not necessary.

 

if you need more clarification on what needs to be done ask away. im pretty much a beginner with rhino so im kinda limited here. thanks!

[ReMark]

What file formats can Rhino save to or export? That's where I would start.

[SLW210]

I thought AutoCAD 2012 could work with Rhino filkes.

 

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I think Rhino can export to .dwg, .dxf, .fbx, .3ds, .dgn, .iges, .stl, .step and .sat among other files.

 

What file type(s) does your laser cutter use?

[ReMark]

I wasn't aware of that SLW210. Thanks. I'll have to jot that down on my handy-dandy index card of important to stuff to remember.

[JD Mather]

I thought Rhino was CAD? Computer Aided Design