Convert AutoCAD to 3DM Files

Convert AutoCAD to 3DM

AutoCAD to 3DM Conversion

Simplify your workflow: export AutoCAD drawings to 3DM in just three straightforward steps:

  1. Download & Install:

    Export 3DM files directly from AutoCAD drawings using our Automesher Application - simply install the plugin and restart your CAD session.
  2. Execute 3DM Export:

    Launch the export process by typing AmExportMesh in the command line. Then, select the desired 3D entities (Polyface Mesh, Polygon Mesh, 3D Solid, 3D Face, or other 3D drawing entities) from your AutoCAD model space.
  3. Save as 3DM File:

    In the save dialog, set the file type to 3DM (*.3dm), choose your save location, enter a filename, and click Save to complete the export.

Frustrated with AutoCAD to 3DM conversion? These step-by-step guides simplify AutoCAD drawings conversion:


DWG AutoCAD Drawing

Autodesk's AutoCAD is a leading software program in the field of Computer Aided Design (CAD). It is renowned for its support of the native DWG drawing format. Widely used by architects, engineers, and designers, AutoCAD enables precise 2D drafting and 3D modeling. Its powerful tools streamline the creation of technical drawings, floor plans, and construction documentation.

Key Features of AutoCAD

  • 2D Drafting & 3D Modeling:

    Create precise technical drawings and realistic 3D models with a comprehensive set of tools.
  • Customization & Automation:

    Use AutoLISP, scripts, and ObjectARX (AutoCAD’s advanced API) to build custom applications and automate workflows.
  • Native DWG Support:

    Work seamlessly with AutoCAD’s proprietary DWG format, ensuring optimal performance, compatibility, and data integrity.
  • Dynamic Blocks:

    Create intelligent, reusable blocks with adjustable properties.

AutoCAD Drawing Conversion

Automesher Application and Automapki Application are powerful AutoCAD add-ons designed to enhance your design workflow with advanced 3D and GIS capabilities. These applications enable seamless integration of external 3D models and geospatial data directly into your AutoCAD projects. With support for popular 3D formats like STL, SKP, and OBJ, as well as GIS standards including SHP and KML, these tools allow you to incorporate real-world geospatial information and complex 3D models into your CAD environment. Don't limit your AutoCAD designs - expand your possibilities with our Automesher & Automapki applications!


3DM Rhinoceros 3D File

The native file format for Rhinoceros 3D (Rhino), a powerful and versatile NURBS-based 3D modeling software. As Rhino’s default format, 3DM is designed to store precise mathematical representations of curves, surfaces, and solids, making it ideal for high-accuracy modeling across industries.

Supported Geometry Types

Known for its precision and versatility, the 3DM format supports a comprehensive range of geometric data types, making it ideal for both organic freeform modeling and technical CAD applications, including:

  • NURBS Surfaces:

    Enables mathematically precise, smooth, and editable surfaces essential for high-end industrial and automotive design.
  • Polygonal Meshes:

    Stores tessellated geometry for 3D printing, rendering, and simulation.
  • SubD (Subdivision Surfaces):

    Allows for flexible, organic modeling with editable subdivision geometry.
  • Instance References:

    Lightweight object copies (not duplicates) that reference a single source, saving memory and ensuring synchronized updates.

3DM File Conversion

Our software solutions enable seamless conversion between 3DM and other major CAD formats (e.g., STEP, IGES, OBJ, DWG, STL). Autoconverter exports only polygonal meshes (STL, OBJ, etc.), suitable for 3D printing and real-time rendering, while Autoshaper preserves NURBS geometry, ensuring superior accuracy for CAD, CAM, and engineering workflows. Both converters can save 3DM files in legacy formats (Rhino 2.X - 7.X) or the latest Rhino 8.X version, ensuring smooth collaboration across different software environments.


AutoCAD vs. 3DM Comparison

Property AutoCAD 3DM
Extensions .dwg .3dm
Name AutoCAD Drawing Rhinoceros 3D Model
Versions
  • Min: AutoCAD 2010
  • Max: AutoCAD 2026
  • Min: Rhino 2.x
  • Max: Rhino 8.x
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