Maxsurf Question?

[cmcguinness]

Hello All,
Does anyone know how to import line-plans of a vessel from AutoCAD to Maxsurf for hull generation within Maxsurf?
Hopefully
Ciaran

[Andrew Mason]

Go to Fule->Import and choose either DXF background (in which case the 3D polylines will show as a 3D wireframe), or DXF Markers, in which case they will display as 3D marker (i.e. offset) points.

Marker points can be used for automated fitting using the Fit Surface to Markers command, however this option is enabled only if you have purchased the Prefit module.

[cmcguinness]

Hello Andrew,

Thanks for that information. I'll try it tonight when I get a chance. Have currently be designing a hull-form of a mono-hull fast ferry at University within Maxsurf recently, so busy busy.. Cheers

Regards
Ciaran

[davidjgray]

Dear Ciaran

I have to admit we sometimes take a screenshot of an Autocad Lines plan, as working with an image as a background can be a lot easier (in terms of setting the zero point and scale) than trying to import a DXF background from a 2D linesplan.

Cheers

David