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Quick Reference
DWGCONVERT
Converts drawing format version for selected drawing files.
Import Other File Formats
You can import files, other than DWG files, that were created with other
applications into your drawings.
Import Autodesk 3ds MAX Files
You can import a 3DS file created with Autodesk
®
3ds MAX
®
.
Geometry and rendering data from 3ds MAX are imported, which includes
meshes, materials, mappings, lights, and cameras. However, procedural
materials, smoothing groups, and keyframe data cannot be imported. Imported
objects are assigned a color as close as possible to the object's 3ds MAX color.
For lights and materials, use CONVERTOLDLIGHTS and
CONVERTOLDMATERIALS. Lights are converted to the nearest equivalent.
■ Ambient light loses its color.
■ Omni lights become point lights.
■ Spotlights become AutoCAD spotlights.
■ Cameras become named views.
If the name of any 3ds MAX object conflicts with a name already in the
AutoCAD drawing, the 3ds MAX name is assigned a sequence number to
resolve the conflict. The name might be truncated to resolve the conflict.
To import an Autodesk 3ds MAX file
1 Click Insert ➤ 3D Studio.
2 In the 3D Studio File Import dialog box, select the file that you want to
import.
3 Click Open.
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