Transfer subdivision bodies between Alias and Autodesk SpeedForm

Transfer SpeedForm T-Splines from SF3D files to Alias

You can import T-Spine surfaces from SF3D files directly into Alias. When you import T-Splines, the models get converted to Alias subdivision bodies. Creases in the T-Spline model are preserved in the resulting subdivision body. Symmetry that has been added to the T-Spline surface in SpeedForm is removed and is not transferred to the Alias subdivision body.

Note: NURBS surfaces created in SpeedForm using the Detailing workspace are not supported.

1. In Alias, choose File > Import > Subdiv, and browse to your SF3D file.

   Ensure that All Files (.) is selected in the file Open window so that your SpeedForm SF3D files appear.

2. Click Open.

   Your T-Spline model is converted to an Alias Subdivision body.

Transfer subdivision bodies as OBJ files

When you save an Alias subdivision body or a SpeedForm T-Spline body to an OBJ file, you can easy exchange these objects between the applications.

Transfer an Alias subdivision body to SpeedForm

1. In Alias, select the subdivision bodies you want to transfer.
2. Choose File > Export Active as Subdiv.
3. Name your new OBJ file.

   Your subdivision body is saved as an OBJ file.

4. In SpeedForm, choose File > Import, and browse to your OBJ file.
5. Click Open.
6. Use the Convert tool to turn the model into a T-Spline body by choosing Utilities > Convert.

You can now continue editing your Alias subdivision body in SpeedForm.

Transfer a SpeedForm T-Spline body to Alias

1. In SpeedForm, select the T-Spline body you want to transfer to Alias.
2. Choose, File Export, and in the Export window for Save as type, select OBJ Files (*.obj).
3. Name your new OBJ file.
4. In the OBJ Export Options window that appears, choose Box Te, and click OK.
5. In Alias, choose File > Import > Subdiv, and browse to your OBJ file.
6. Click Open.

You can now continue editing the SpeedForm T-Spline body as a subdivision body in Alias.