I'm a complete newbee with 3d modeling but I have a particular application in mind:
I'd like to trace around the outline of an irrigular 2d object (an image file or possibly Adobe Illustrator vector object) to create an object in DS that I can extrude and manipulate. For instance, I would be trying to create an irregular picture frame or a 3D cookie cutter.
In my attempts to phrase the question online, I was not able to find any reference to there being any compatibility between DS and any kind of autocad or vector graphic files.
Is there a process or tool by which I could trace out the irregular shape, whether it is brought into DS from outside or created from within?
Many thanks for your help,
Fred