Importing EPS Files

You can import curves saved as EPS (encapsulated PostScript) and AI (Adobe Illustrator) files from a drawing program. Once in Softimage, you can convert them to polygon meshes as described in Converting Curves to Polygon Meshes [Polygon Modeling] to create planar or extruded logos.

To import EPS and AI files

Choose File Import EPS File from the main menu. A browser opens in which you can specify a path and file name.

A curve object is created immediately in the scene. The default name is the file name without its extension.

Preparing EPS and AI Files for Import

There are some restrictions on the files you can import. Follow these guidelines:

Make sure the file contains only curves. Convert text and other elements to outlines.
Save or export as version 8 or previous.
Do not include a TIFF preview header.

Limitations

Imported curve objects typically contain multiple subcurves. Because of this, there are certain limitations.

In particular, some of the Create commands on the Modeling toolbar do not work with such curve objects as inputs. For example if you extrude such a curve along an axis, only the first subcurve is extruded.