Convert AutoCAD 3DSOLID to Mesh for import into EASE 5

If you have a 3D object in AutoCAD, you need to edit the object before importing it into EASE 5.

1. Select all 3D Solids in your drawing that you want to import.

2. Type the command _MESHOPTIONS.

This opens the “Mesh Tessellation Options” window.

Select “Smooth Mesh Optimized” and uncheck all checkboxes.

Click on OK to convert each 3D Solid to a Mesh using the default options.

If you would like to convert using a higher resolution for a 3D Object then try another Mesh type:

Select “Mostly Quads” for the Mesh type. If your drawing unit is meters, then enter a number of about 0.1 units for the “Mesh distance from original faces”. If your drawing unit is inches, then enter a number of about 3” units for the “Mesh distance from original faces”. Lower values will create more tessellation faces for curved edges. Enter 90° for the Maximum angle between new faces.

When you are satisfied with the resolution, proceed to step 3.

3. Type the command _EXPLODE. Select each Mesh and press ENTER. This converts each Mesh into multiple 3DFaces.

4. Then resave the AutoCAD file..

5. Open the DWG file in EASE 5 from the File ribbon tab.