Import 3d to 2d

[r_jones]

What I am looking to do is position or import a 3d model into my 2d project. Essentially, I need to carve a 3d model into a door. I currently have the basic Shopbot software Cut 3d and Cut 2d and was hoping I wouldn’t need to upgrade to V Carve Pro, Aspire or some other 3d program. I have ACAD 2000 but was sure I could make that work. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[dlcw]

You can import 3D images into Vcarve Pro (Partworks), but I don't know about importing into Cut 3D or Cut 2d. I import VectorArt3D carvings into signs and plaques I design in Partworks all the time.

Don
www.dlwoodworks.com (http://www.dlwoodworks.com)

[ken_rychlik]

Why not just cut them as two different operations? They can be done on the same projcet, without having to combine them.

Kenneth

[r_jones]

Kenneth,
My real issue is how to locate the 3d carving on the 2d project. If it was a carving I could cut out and place on the 2d project then no problem. However, I am looking to "dish" out a part of the 2d project with the 3d carving??? Hope this helps.

Don,
Thanks for the heads up on V Carve!! I am hoping for a work around but... probably will have to cough up some $$$ for more software


Thanks for the input guys!

Ron

[cabnet636]

prepare the toolpath in cut 3d and save as a v3d file--- open cut 2d and import vectors from a file (the file you saved) this is the simple method, takes a few minutes to get tit right but it is the same method required in vcarvepro.

only aspire allows manipulation on the file in 3d, test it a bit and more questions will come up, i used this method to put rossettes on columns and 3d on signs, cut 2d will not vcarve but it will set text to vectors for profiling or pocketing,

jim

[cabnet636]

is this what you are trying to do?


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[r_jones]

That's it! Thank You!