HELP WITH 2.5D IMAGE FOR SENIOR PROJECT

[bcrismas@columbus-ks.com]

My son's senior class approached me yesterday to help them with their present back to the school. Approx 6 months ago someone removed a wood carved mascot of a Trojan head I have made many 2d carving of this and have the file in dxf. But lack the knowledge to change the 2d into a raised contoured curving, 2.5D OR 3D. Can anybody out there help a soft heart dad that can't say no...

Thanks Bryan Crismas

[bcrismas@columbus-ks.com]

Forgot to include my email address
bcrismas@columbus-ks.com (mailto:bcrismas@columbus-ks.com)

[daniel_carr]

Hello Bryan,

You can accomplish what you want to do using the VS3D software. You can download VS3D and try it out with no obligation. I would be happy to walk you through the steps necessary to turn your DXF file into a 3D ShopBot part.

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