Hello everyone,hello Michael,
I would like to share this process to make (low cost) real 3d models with Ponoko web site from MOI drawings :
1 - Draw in MOI + export Sketchup.
2 - Download the SVG plugins for Sketchup. See http://www.instructables.com/id/S6ATZXQFHFQ4KLY/
3 - Import MOI drawings in Sketchup + select volume faces you would like to be laser cut with SVG plugin (see the video !).
4 - Open Inkscape + standard Ponoko format rectangle (Ponoko kit to download at : http://www.ponoko.com/make-and-sell/downloads).
5 - Inside Inkscape, insert SVG import faces in Ponoko format rectangle.
6 - Send EPS file to Ponoko website : http://www.ponoko.com/
That's done !. Not very quick but it nice to see 3D parts in the real world sometimes for few dollars only !.
Bye,
Pierre.
PS : Maybe an EPS or SVG export format from a 2D MOI view one day ?
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