With rapid change in technology, especially in the area of
Computer Aided Design, customers are demanding quick and
accurate 3D models for their easy visualization and quick
project completion time. Further there is a rapid transformation
from 2D CAD to 3D CAD solutions. This article provides an
overview and basic technique available to convert the existing
2D CAD drawings into 3D CAD models without much loss in time and
data using 3D Computer Aided Design software’s like Autodesk
Inventor. This technique not only allows users to convert CAD 2D
drawings, but also allows conversion process with more accuracy.
Further the various concepts involved in converting the 2D CAD
drawings into 3D CAD Models leading to easy conversion of STL
format, which can be later used for physical prototyping is a
also discussed 3D is a real object or true depiction of real
image. Though we may be viewing 3D image on plane paper or
computer monitor (both flat 2D), our brain compares 3D image
with its own archive of 3D real objects