How to Maxsurf 3dm from ACAD lines plan?

Discussion in 'Software' started by soundsail88, Nov 1, 2009.

  1. soundsail88
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    soundsail88 New Member

    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: ..."
     
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  2. bhnautika
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    bhnautika Senior Member

    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.
     
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  3. maodou
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    maodou Junior Member

    This can do by autocad,I can do it for you if you like
     
  4. zeroname
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    zeroname Naval Architect

    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/de...-tanker-ship-rhinoceros-28555.html#post310510
     
  5. soundsail88
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    soundsail88 New Member

    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...
     
  6. bhnautika
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    bhnautika Senior Member

    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.
     
  7. JLIMA
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    JLIMA crazed throttleman

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

  8. JLIMA
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    JLIMA crazed throttleman

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