Software question

[budpage]

Is there a dxf software program that will allow me to import a photo/sketch/rough drawing as a starting point? Thanks...BP

[awerby]

Is there a dxf software program that will allow me to import a photo/sketch/rough drawing as a starting point? Thanks...BP

You can use the Background Bitmap command to place your bitmap, then trace over it. It's not a DXF program per se, but it reads and writes the DXF format. See rhino3d.com for a save-limited free demo.

Andrew Werby
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[CAD_HANA]

Vision Numeric software will do that as well. You can import your bitmap image (tif, jpg, png, etc) and vectorize with one button. They have several packages based on your needs, but most will allow you to easily vectorize your starting image. If you have a grayscale photo, they also have a grayscale to 3D which is a one button 3D conversion of your grayscale images. If you still have questions, feel free to email me at chris@type3.us.

[ger21]

Here's an awesome utility that let's you lay an image in front of ANY application. Then you can trace right over it.

DrPetter's Homepage Forum - New free utility that works with Sculptris