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3DS Import for IntelliCAD - 3D Studio 3DS file import plug-in for IntelliCAD

3DS Import for IntelliCAD is a 3D Studio® 3DS file import plug-in for IntelliCAD®. This plug-in gives IntelliCAD the ability to import meshes in a 3D Studio 3DS file.

3DS Import for IntelliCAD reads polygon mesh data stored in 3DS files and imports it into IntelliCAD. A object in a 3DS file is comprised of a set of triangular faces. 3DS Import for IntelliCAD creates a polyface mesh for each object and adds it to the active drawing.

3DS Import for IntelliCAD
is very easy to use. Once installed, it must be loaded into the IntelliCAD environment. Follow the simple instructions in the Getting Started document which can be found in the installation folder. Once loaded it adds new commands to IntelliCAD's existing commands and a new submenu called "3DSImport" to the IntelliCAD menu containing newly added commands.

3D Studio 3DS file import plug-in for IntelliCAD.
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Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of 3DS Import for IntelliCAD by clicking on the "Download Now" button below. We are confident that during the trial period (10 days or runs, whichever is earlier) you will find 3DS Import for IntelliCAD extremely useful. Later when you decide to buy the software please return to this page and click the "Buy Now" button to place your order. In the order process you will be asked to enter the Lock that appears in the product registration dialog box (which appears when you run any of the "3DSImport" commands). We will create and send you your Key by e-mail within one business day. To avoid disruption in your workflow we urge you to place your order before the trial period ends.

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IMPORTANT! This product has been retired, only limited support will be offered. Purchasing a Subscription is highly recommended since it the most cost effective way of keeping your software up to date. Moreover, Subscription entitles you to get a second free perpetual license for your laptop, among many other benefits. For details please read the SYCODE License and Subscription Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Our licenses are single computer licenses and are locked to each computer they are installed on. Basically, the license key is specific to the computer's Host ID (the MAC address of the computer), and will not work on another computer. The installer picks up the physical MAC address of the network card connected to the computer which is basically “Ethernet adapter Network Connect Adapter”. So unless you change your network card, the key will always work even if you reinstall your operating system. If your internal network is periodically assigning a different Host ID to your computer, then please find a solution for this with your IT department.

Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement. The price mentioned above is for a single user license. For your bulk-licensing needs please contact us.

Installation & Usage

Since 3DS Import for IntelliCAD is a plug-in for IntelliCAD powered applications, it must be loaded into the application's environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the 3DS Import for IntelliCAD Getting Started document which is copied into the installation folder. After you have loaded the plug-in file into the IntelliCAD powered application, simply click on the menu items in the "3DSImport" submenu to run these new commands. Truly, software made simple!

The '3DSImport' submenu consists of the following commands:

  • 3DSImport - Imports a 3DS file

  • 3DSImportHelp - Displays the 3DS Import for IntelliCAD help file

  • 3DSImportRegister - Registers your copy of 3DS Import for IntelliCAD

  • 3DSImportAbout - Displays the 3DS Import for IntelliCAD About box

 

3D Studio 3DS file import plug-in for IntelliCAD.
The 3DSImport submenu

3DS Import for IntelliCAD comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time.

The 3DS File Format

The 3DS file format is the native file format of 3D Studio. 3D Studio has now been replaced by 3ds Max whose native file format has a .max file extension. However, 3ds Max is still able to read and write .3ds files. 3ds Max is one of the most widely-used off the shelf 3D animation programs. It has strong modeling capabilities, a flexible plug-in architecture and a long heritage on the Microsoft Windows platform. It is mostly used by video game developers, TV commercial studios and architectural visualization studios. It is also used for movie effects and movie pre-visualization.

Customization

If you want 3DS Import for IntelliCAD to work in a different way to suit your workflow, do let us know. We will customize the plug-in to suit your specific needs.

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