Engineering Project, need C5 3D model!
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Engineering Project, need C5 3D model!
Hello everyone. For my mechanical Engineering project I wanted to design my own lambo style door hinges for a C5. In order to do this I want an accurate model of the fender, door, door post, and window pillar. I will be using Pro/Engineer for CAD and CAM.
Does anybody know where I can get some geometry information on these components? Also I would need to center of gravity of the door as well.
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Does anybody know where I can get some geometry information on these components? Also I would need to center of gravity of the door as well.
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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There's a website that has the C5R in 3D Studio max format:
http://car.3dsmax-stuff.com/2008/10/...-3d-model.html
And here's one that charges $70 for a C5 in the same format:
https://www.the3dstudio.com/product_...earch=Corvette
Does Pro-E import 3ds files?
http://car.3dsmax-stuff.com/2008/10/...-3d-model.html
And here's one that charges $70 for a C5 in the same format:
https://www.the3dstudio.com/product_...earch=Corvette
Does Pro-E import 3ds files?
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I'm not sure. I'll have to look into that tomorrow at school. looks like the 3ds files are used in games and if I'm right they probably don't have the geometry perfectly accurate. Thanks 
There's a website that has the C5R in 3D Studio max format:
http://car.3dsmax-stuff.com/2008/10/...-3d-model.html
And here's one that charges $70 for a C5 in the same format:
https://www.the3dstudio.com/product_...earch=Corvette
Does Pro-E import 3ds files?
http://car.3dsmax-stuff.com/2008/10/...-3d-model.html
And here's one that charges $70 for a C5 in the same format:
https://www.the3dstudio.com/product_...earch=Corvette
Does Pro-E import 3ds files?
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weeks? I would have guessed months or years. 
good luck with your project! I'll be curious to see how it turns out!
good luck with your project! I'll be curious to see how it turns out!
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There's a website that has the C5R in 3D Studio max format:
http://car.3dsmax-stuff.com/2008/10/...-3d-model.html
And here's one that charges $70 for a C5 in the same format:
https://www.the3dstudio.com/product_...earch=Corvette
Does Pro-E import 3ds files?
http://car.3dsmax-stuff.com/2008/10/...-3d-model.html
And here's one that charges $70 for a C5 in the same format:
https://www.the3dstudio.com/product_...earch=Corvette
Does Pro-E import 3ds files?
It may be possible to export the file into a DXF or step that would import into Pro. However, experience tells me that you usually get wireframe rather than a solid.
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From: Marlton. Increasing performance one speeding ticket at a time! NJ
I've never seen any readily available file that would import into Pro/E. Perhaps you could contact GM directly and tell them that you are a student.
GM uses Unigraphics
, but those models can be imported directly into Pro/E (not student version).
GM uses Unigraphics
, but those models can be imported directly into Pro/E (not student version).
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I've been considering contacting GM, but not really sure where to call to get 3d models though. I'll have to look into this more as well. Thanks for your input!
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man... its been a few yrs since i have done Pro-E...i changed over to Solidworks, so much easier to use.... good luck with modeling though, i've always wanted to take on that challenge, but DAMN, it would be a lot of work!
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Pro-E IS very powerful, as is Catia and Unigraphics. The learning curve for the mid-range modelers is somewhat shorter from what I understand. If you are a 1-person company and money is tight, Alibre is 90% of the $5000 programs for less than 1/3 the cost.
Can you tell I've been doing this for a lonf time? I just wish I could remember everything........
By the way, I believe Patches used Pro-E Wildfire; maybe he has run across a 3D C5.
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Since I am all Mac-Based the past 18 years, I will probably be modeling in Amapi Pro and then exporting to Carrera for rendering.
Of Course, the new Intel Macs like mine can also run PC programs, but I have never used that feature.
I kind of doubt you are going to get a very detailed model commercially in the $70 range.
Of Course, the new Intel Macs like mine can also run PC programs, but I have never used that feature.
I kind of doubt you are going to get a very detailed model commercially in the $70 range.
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I currently use SW at work and we recently installed a couple of Pro E Wildfire 4 seats for compatibility with one of our clients. I haven't used Pro E for three years since moving to my present job and honestly don't miss it at all. I maintain my own AutoCAD license and have done some pretty complex models in that - yes, standard ACAD. Those familiar with it cannot believe the 3D models I've done but I'm self-taught and started in 3D in ACAD because I didn't know any better. 
Been doing it for 15 years. SW has me spoiled though.
Here's the only 3D model of the C5 I have found to date.
http://www.turbosquid.com/FullPrevie.../257570/blFP/1
$120 and only in the following formats.
They also have a C6, a Ferrari F50, a Ferrari 575M Maranello and several other cars.
Been doing it for 15 years. SW has me spoiled though.Here's the only 3D model of the C5 I have found to date.
http://www.turbosquid.com/FullPrevie.../257570/blFP/1
$120 and only in the following formats.
- 3ds Max 3.00 ( .max )
- 3D Studio ( .3ds )
- Cinema 4D ( .c4d )
- Lightwave 6.00 ( .lwo, .lw, .lws )
- Softimage ( .hrc, .xsi )
They also have a C6, a Ferrari F50, a Ferrari 575M Maranello and several other cars.
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I've talked to others about using these types of files and the likely hood of getting anything useful into Pro/E isn't very good. It seems that are basically useful in 3d games and not very good when it comes to technical drawings. Thanks for the info though. I'm still looking into my options. I want to contact GM and see what they will give me if anything. Anybody know who to contact?
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From: Marlton. Increasing performance one speeding ticket at a time! NJ
I currently use SW at work and we recently installed a couple of Pro E Wildfire 4 seats for compatibility with one of our clients. I haven't used Pro E for three years since moving to my present job and honestly don't miss it at all. I maintain my own AutoCAD license and have done some pretty complex models in that - yes, standard ACAD. Those familiar with it cannot believe the 3D models I've done but I'm self-taught and started in 3D in ACAD because I didn't know any better. Been doing it for 15 years. SW has me spoiled though.
Been doing it for 15 years. SW has me spoiled though.
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Didn't say I prefer SW over WF. I said I prefer it over the older Pro E that I used at my previous job. I used pre-WF Pro E there and switched to SW when I took a new job. I mentioned that we recently installed WF 4.0 because we have a new client that uses Pro E so had to for compatibilty reasons. I don't have enough seat time in WF yet to have an objective opinion but, regardless of what I personally prefer, I have to use what my company uses because that's what the workstations have installed and it's what 99% of our clients use. They comprise the biggest corporations in the medical industry so I guess SW has a pretty large fan base in my industry.