Paul:
Because of the nature of the data in both 2-D files compared to 3-D
files automatic converison would not be possible. There is no way for
the computer to determine what lines are associated with what other
lines.
With that said. A good designer could use a 3-D program to import data
and then help the 3-D program to recreate the solid. I do this on a
regular basis when I have data from sources where the information is
only 2-D.
Sometimes it works very well. Other times it is a pain in the rear end.
A lot depends on the nature of part and how complicated it is.
After doing this a couple of times you realize how much information is
lost or needs to be assumed from 2-D engineering drawings.
Niel Leon - CDS,inc.
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