INFO: Importing DXF Files into Softimage 3D
  
PSS ID Number: Q173037
Article last modified on 08-26-1997
 
IRIX:3.51,3.7; WINDOWS NT:3.51,3.7
 
IRIX NT WINDOWS
 

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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Softimage 3D for IRIX, versions 3.51, 3.7
 - Softimage 3D for Windows NT, versions 3.51, 3.7
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SUMMARY
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The dxf2soft standalone converter allows you to import DXF files into
Softimage 3D.
 
To get a list of the available options, type dxf2soft -h
 
To get the best results, you must become familiar with the various options
that are available with the dxf2soft standalone. The most frequently used
are -G and -s. They allow you to group and share vertices of polygons,
which reduces the size of your models.
 
REFERENCES
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If you have any questions concerning the information contained in this
article, contact support@softimage.com by e-mail.
 
Additional query words: si si3d si3ds-a
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Keywords          : kbgraphic
Version           : IRIX:3.51,3.7; WINDOWS NT:3.51,3.7
Platform          : IRIX NT WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbinfo
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