Import Rhino 3DM File Into AutoCAD is originally published on Between the Lines This is one of those updated features in AutoCAD 2012 that people may not be aware of. You can Import several non-Autodesk 3D formats into AutoCAD 2012 including .3DM files from Rhino. Command line: IMPORT Ribbon: Insert tab > Import panel > [...]
Still on Windows Vista and Using Autodesk software?
Still on Windows Vista and Using Autodesk software? is originally published on Between the Lines Operating Systems does not age like a fine wine and instead have an expiration date just like milk where they smell and taste bad after time. If you are still using Windows Vista and plan to upgrade Autodesk software this [...]
Autodesk Octo-Copter Testing
Autodesk Octo-Copter Testing is originally published on Between the Lines As I mentioned in a recent post (Aerial Capture of 3D Geometry), I was hoping to attend a test flight of the remote controlled Octo-Copter that captured photos that were then used to automatically generate a 3D model using Autodesk 123D Catch. Last Thursday the [...]
This Week in Pictures
This Week in Pictures is originally published on Between the Lines I spent the last week in the San Francisco Bay area Autodesk offices. It is always great seeing colleagues of mine as well as the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. Here is my quick visual story in pictures of this week captured with my [...]
On This Day in 1982 – The Design Industry Changed
On This Day in 1982 – The Design Industry Changed is originally published on Between the Lines Autodesk was created on this day January 30, 1982 and would bring Computer Aided Design (CAD) down from the expensive mainframe systems to the PC with a new product named AutoCAD. Since that time CAD has grown and [...]
Hacker Spaces – Come Meet Your Makers
Hacker Spaces – Come Meet Your Makers is originally published on Between the Lines This week I had the opportunity to visit the Noisebridge Hacker Space in San Francisco with an Autodesk colleague Gregory Miller and Alex Peake. Alex is on Kickstarter with a game project named Code Hero where you not only learn about [...]
Extract Features & Shapes from Point Cloud Data in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit
Extract Features & Shapes from Point Cloud Data in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit is originally published on Between the Lines If you have or receive point cloud data I wanted to point out Autodesk Labs currently has some preview technologies to convert the point cloud data into geometry and features in some Autodesk products. [...]
Create a 3D Model of Your Head
Create a 3D Model of Your Head is originally published on Between the Lines I wanted to show how anyone can create a 3D model of themselves or a person they know using a digital camera, free Autodesk software, and a 3D printer. Here is an example of my two Autodesk colleagues Brian Mathews and [...]
Create a 3D Model of Your Head
Create a 3D Model of Your Head is originally published on Between the Lines I wanted to show how anyone can create a 3D model of themselves or a person they know using a digital camera, free Autodesk software, and a 3D printer. Here is an example of my two Autodesk colleagues Brian Mathews and [...]
Living in a World of Fluids
Living in a World of Fluids is originally published on Between the Lines Perhaps there is no better way to study fluid dynamics than by visiting your local water park. With its water slides, wave pools, water fountains and more, water parks are a seriously fun way to experience the study of fluids in motion. [...]