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Does anybody know how to convert Rev-A-Shelf 20/20 DWG files to Stl files?

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Gary,

You will have to open the files in an Autocad compatible program then save it as a .dxf file. (note: some programs will let you open the .dwg file and save it as a .stl)
Open the .dxf file in Accutrans 3D and then save it as a .stl.
Open the .stl in the eCabinets Display Parts Editor to create a Display Object.

The Rev-A-Shelf object will only have one texture. If you want to have different textures on different parts you must Explode the object after you open it as a .dwg and select the different parts and save them to separate layers. Each layer will be a different .stl file for you to texture.

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Kerry,

What is a compatable Auto Cad program, what I have is Intellicad, Accutrans 3D, and Delta Cad.
Will any of these open so I can change it to a STL or do I have to get another program?

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Re: How to convert

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Gary,

Intelicad will open the .dwg and save it as a .dxf.
Then open that .dxf using Accutrans 3D and save it as a .stl

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Re: How to convert

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Kerry

Thanks for the help.

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