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From: meuchen@grad2.cis.upenn.edu (Paul Eric Menchen)
Newsgroups: comp.graphics
Subject: Re: file transfers
Summary: Desktop Packagin Plus wil do AutoCad->PostScript
Keywords: CAD, AutoCAD, PostScript
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Date: 4 Jun 90 22:23:37 GMT
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In article <30438@cup.portal.com> Classic_-_Concepts@cup.portal.com writes:
>> ... who out there could help convert AutoCAd files to Pagemaker ...
>
>I haven't tried it with Release 10 AutoCAD files, but I'm sure it's similar
>to the method I used with Release 9 and Pagemaker Version 3.0 ...
> 

Desktop Packaging Plus will transfer all sorts of CAD files to
EPS/Illustrator format. It can read in DXF, DDES2, and IGES format files.
AutoCAD can output in some (all?) of these formats. It has 16 bit fp
accuracy. Exported PostScript files can be edited in Illustrator or
placed in any program that accepts EPS files, including PageMaker.
You choose export options such as preserving line wights, 
preserving colors, etc.

DPP is an enhanced version of FlexiCAD on the Mac. Some of its
enhancements include the import and export capabilities. BTW, it is a 2D
CAD program.

DISCLAIMER: I work for Montgomery Products, which sells DPP.

Paul Eric Menchen
meuchen@grad1.cis.upenn.edu