Re: FLASH: 3D Vector Animations?

[Mike Greenberg]

I have also explored the CAD route it is an awesome way to accomplish this

as well with 2 limitations:


1- Learning Curve

2- It is very time consuming


Michael


Michael Greenberg

Macromedia Evangelist

Multimedia/Shockwave Developer (Director and Flash)

Project Manager of Mercavia Web Site

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From: John Croteau <croteauerols [dot] com>

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To: flashershocker [dot] com

>Subject: Re: FLASH: 3D Vector Animations?

>Date: Mon, Oct 12, 1998, 10:49 AM

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>Hi David,

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>> I try to export a 3DS Max file in DXF format in order to

>> import it into Flash. But it don't work.

>> Someone know how to import file from 3DS?

>The DXF file output from 3D Studio Max is a 3D vector file format not a

>2D Vector (projection) that we need for Flash. There are now 2 major

>versions of DXF files 2D and 3D which are totally different from each

>other.

>From 3D Studio Max you can export a projection as EPS but the version of

>EPS may not import into Flash so you need to import it into a full

>featured Vector graphics program such as Illustrator or Freehand and

>export as a Flash compatible EPS, AI of Flash .swf format.

>

>I don't have 3D Studio Max so this is a second hand report. Please

>verify if you can get this to work and with what limitations.

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