A friend wants to convert a 3d dxf contour map (of the local geography) to a NURBS surface so he can make so rapid prototype models. I've tried bringing the data into SolidWorks 2008, but it brings SolidWorks to a grinding halt.
Any suggestions on what software could do this?
Any suggestions on what software could do this?
Hi John,
Rhino perhaps - 25 free saves...
also try using the contours as a reference picture to trace with splines on parallel planes for a loft?
perhaps another route is to look at this sort of stuff - but its off the beaten track and havent tried them..
http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/
http://ayam.sourceforge.net/
http://svr-www.eng.cam.ac.uk/~gmt11/software/isosurf/isosurf.html