3D exportation

[ab29]

Is a 3D format for exportation envisageable in Xara Extreme ?

I mean file as .obj, .3DS or .skp for google SketchUp ?

[Soquili]

I would say it is very unlikely.

In a 3D application you can import a vector (usually in .ai format) and use the 3D tools to convert it to an extrusion or lathe object.

Expecting a vector program to support true 3D objects isn't very realistic. Not even Adobe has provided that support and they have more money to spend on esoteric features.

[ab29]

I say that because Xara has already 3D capabilities

[Soquili]

Actually it does not have 3D capabilities as used in 3D applications.

Xara creates a bitmap extrusion of a vector shape, not a true 3D object.

[ab29]

and 3D importation ?

[handrawn]

you can import vectors from SketchUp Pro I believe, other members have mentioned it - if you do a search it of the forum it should bring up a reference - possibly you need to export as PDF, but I am not certain

[ab29]

I'm downloading SketchUp 7

[MEB]

Yes you can import from SketchUp but note it´s not 3d models. You can only import a "vectorized" view of the model in 2D that´s editable in Xara Xtreme.
You cannot manipulate it in three dimensions in Xara Xtreme. Only in 2D.

[ab29]

Xara Xtreme doesn't recognize .skp files, but i found a plugin for generating 2D outputs for SketchUp pages, importable in Xara Xtreme, but not yet a 2D input plugin for SketchUp.

(edit)
As Xtreme exports in .svg (though it does not import), one can use the svg plugin import of SketchUp.

[steve.ledger]

Thank you for your suggestion ab29 however I remind you that the Dear Xara forum is not intended for debating or lengthy discussions.
You may wish to open a new thread in the Xtreme and Xtreme Pro forum to discuss export and import topics.

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