3d applications to use alongside AD

[marksthompson 0]

Is anyone using a 3d drawing package alongside AD?  I am looking for an inexpensive package that will allow me to export a vector AD drawing and then redraw into 3d and then pass a 2D orientation back to AD.   Any suggestions?  I am working on non regular building designs that do not work (for me) using isometrics.

[verysame 236]

Try Blender 3D. You can export SVG files from AD to Blender, extrude the SVG, add lighting, textures, etc.

You can even export an SVG from Blender.

[Paul Mc 9]

I would second Blender. I've been using it successfully for several months with AD (and AP for texture work). The reverse path is possible but a little quirky depending on your needs. The LANPR development looks promising though so it might be worth checking for the Graphicall builds for releases.

[marksthompson 0]

verysame, Paul Mc - thanks for suggestion, I will have a look at it.  I have been playing with Sketchup-free but so far I am not liking it. I am sure the paid version will have better functionality but I will check other options first.

[Efvee 12]

I am using Blender. When exporting SVG from Designer however I cannot seem to get the units to coordinate. I guess some scaling will have to do. (scaling to 1.25 seems to be the right amount. :)