topic Re: TekCAD Translation Challenge in Visualization

TekCAD Translation Challenge

Anonymous — Thu, 11 May 2023 11:26:56 GMT

I have a folder at:

http://www.Burginger.com/TekCAD

It contains a zip file and the original files as exported from a wonderful 3D program called TekCAD.

http://tekstaronline.com/products/TekCADclassic.html

Can anyone import the dxf file directly into ArchiCAD? And if you can please tell how.

The challenge is on!

Image attached is the model as it imports easily into C4D using the VRML format.

Cheers!

Re: TekCAD Translation Challenge

Scott Boyd Turner — Thu, 28 Apr 2005 07:35:27 GMT

Managed to open the DXF as library part just fine, attached for your use

Re: TekCAD Translation Challenge

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Apr 2005 14:32:42 GMT

Thank you Scott, but it is all just lines in 3D space. Cannot be rendered, right? TekCAD still needs work in order to properly enter the embrace of the ArchiCAD world.

I have received this information from TekCAD:

Quote:" Actually - technically - all you're developing in tekcad is a wireframe. The vrml format adds depth because it assumes a ball-and-stick rederning. I've written proprietary code to do real aluminum and steel framework production from the wireframes under contract."

There's a dxf solid output, which I didn't send you, because of the size.

Re: TekCAD Translation Challenge

Anonymous — Fri, 13 May 2005 20:37:09 GMT

something like this?

I created conceptual examples for spaceframes, and for the sketchup import- standalone edges converted into 3d struts.

So: import the dxf as editable gdl object, than a little manipulation of the GDL code in Excel.