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 objects. Creases in the T-Spline model are preserved in the resulting subdivision object. Symmetry that has been added to the T-Spline surface in SpeedForm is removed and is not transferred to the Alias subdivision object.

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 object.

Transfer subdivision objects as OBJ files

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

Transfer an Alias subdivision object to SpeedForm

1. In Alias, select the subdivision objects you want to transfer.

2. Choose File > Export Active as Subdiv.

3. Name your new OBJ file.

   Your subdivision object 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 object by choosing Utilities > Convert.

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

Transfer a SpeedForm T-Spline object to Alias

1. In SpeedForm, select the T-Spline object 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 object as a subdivision object in Alias.

Related Tasks

• Transfer subdivision objects between Alias and Autodesk Maya
• Work with Alias and Maya