DWG importing in Maya

[hodge]

First, I imagine that this is not a new question, but I', asking becuase I couldn't find a real answer. How can I import a .DWG file in Maya 5 so it keeps all structure from the original file, like all layers, etc...
I saw that this importing can be made like a .OBJ or .3DS file. I tryed, but doesn't work for me. I don't wanna use the .DXF, so, what should I do? Please, help!

PS: sorry for my english

Regards

[ar33]

hi,
to import your autocad files into maya. You should export them as a .3ds file. But there are a couple of things you should know:
-you need a plugin for maya to import .3ds files
-in acad your scene/object has to be around the 0,0,0 coordinate, also make sure to raise the camera offset distance in your camera's attribute editor
-also everything that is inside the same layer in acad is considered as one object in maya. so it is not possible(for as far as i know) to maintain your acad scene structure in maya.
-last but not least, all imported objects standard have the option"visible in reflections" and "visible in refractions" turned off, so make sure to turn them back on.
Hope this answers your question.
happy modelling

[hodge]

Thanks ar33 for your answer!

Best regards