How to Maxsurf 3dm from ACAD lines plan?

[soundsail88]

I have the lines for a ship in autocad and would like to create a maxsurf 3dm. What is the most efficient way of going about this?

I have read in maxsurf's help files that an image can be used and lines be "traced," as well as importing a dxf file and tracing over markers. The first method seems inefficient and for the second, I cannot figure out how to convert the 2d dxf into a 3d dxf as the maxsurf help file suggests. Thus, when I import the dxf into maxsurf, my lines plan shows up in the plan view and as straight lines in other views.

I'm trying to learn maxsurf and don't have a great handle on it yet. If I were doing this in rhino, I would create a grid with my bodyplan in autocad and import into rhino. I would then rotate the body plan and distribute stations onto the grid. Is there any similar method for maxsurf?

Thanks!

PS: Title should read "How To: ..."

[bhnautika]

Soundsail88 the method you described for rhino is what you have to do before you import into maxsurf to get 3d from 2d. You have to create a 3d line drawing from 2d parts then export that out as dxf (lines and arc). You can then import into maxsurf as dxf background lines or dxf markers.

[maodou]

This can do by autocad,I can do it for you if you like

[zeroname]

This can do by autocad,I can do it for you if you like

To make 3d lines from 2d is easier in Rhino .In autocad i personally feel it difficult. You will have to vary z keeping x,y constant.
In rhino Just import your bodyplan and then offset the stations according to your station spacing. if u cant understand just check the attachment in this post
http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/design-software/modeling-hull-tanker-ship-rhinoceros-28555.html

i tried with 3D but i dont know why maxsurf can only generate trimesh surface from it . i also could not make hull from the 3d lines perfectly.
Hope someone can also guide me regarding this post

http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/design-software/modeling-hull-tanker-ship-rhinoceros-28555.html#post310510

[soundsail88]

The big hang-up for me in Rhino seems to be the bow/stern bulbs and how to convince Rhino to loft in two 'branches'.

However, I'm trying to figure out maxsurf principally and the help files/tutorials fall pitifully short of answering anything but the most basic questions. I can't even figure out how to delete stations...

[bhnautika]

Soundsail88 to delete a section just go to data>grid spacing>sections, then high light the one you want to delete, then delete. You can add in the same way.

[JLIMA]

Actually I too , am trying to learn Maxsurf but it is kicking my ass....horribly...

[JLIMA]

So...anything anyone could say here would be great....