002. Illustrator Vectors in 3ds Max

Illustrator shapes can be used to create custom extrusions for things such as baseboards, raised logos, aluminum extrusions and so much more. Personally I find Illustrator easier to create shapes than 3ds Max. Here's a quick tip on how to bring your Illustrator shapes into 3ds Max.

1. Draw your shape in Illustrator

(make sure the spline is closed)

2. Save As > (name your file) press Save

3. You will now be in the "Illustrator Options" pop-up, choose "Illustrator 3" in the "Versions" drop down menu. > Press Ok

4. Open Max and go to File > Import
5. Choose "All files" under "Files of type"

6. Find your file and hit Open.

Once the shape is imported you can treat it like a spline. You can extrude, bevel and so on.

Source: Adam Dixon - VM

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