Lotus Elise CAD File - LotusTalk

bainbridgelotus · 10-16-2007, 09:45 AM

Anyone know where I can find a AutoCAD .dwg file of the Elise? Doesn't need to be very detailed - just enough so I can size a box around it and have the elise image in my drawing.

fireball111 · 10-16-2007, 09:50 AM

+1 That would be awesome to have, but i would think those belong to lotus and are copy written or some form of legal paper attched to them. saying that your not able to temper with them, the only way that anyone would have is if some one took the time to do one them self, which would take a long time but would be awesome to have one in soild works that be more bad a$s.

andykeck · 10-16-2007, 10:11 AM

Here's an S1...

http://www.3dcadbrowser.com/browse.a...=10&category=2

zOOmz · 10-16-2007, 10:20 AM

I collect blueprints/drawings of cars. I may have one at home, I will check. It would be 2D.

Tristar Racing · 10-16-2007, 10:34 AM

Too bad you cant get the actual Cad model, not just surfaces. The S2 Elise was designed/updated with Pro-E, so it exists somewhere within Lotus...

MattG · 10-16-2007, 10:45 AM

I have a surface model, but it originated in one of those show-n-tell packages (3DStudioMax, etc), and when I imported it into SolidWorks (or Pro/E, for that matter), I get a mess of individual surfaces. I've been working on cleaning it up, recreating the surfaces using imported edges but it's taking quite some time. Also, it's an original S2 version, so I need to make adjustments to the exhaust, fuel filler, and front panel covers (though that's a lower priority...).

Rob, PM me with your email and I can send a DXF.

surferpkt · 10-16-2007, 10:53 AM

Just an elevation. Somethings better than nothing

Walnuts · 10-19-2007, 06:09 AM

I'd also be very greatful for any files people would care to share

pugg57@gmail.com

Thomasio · 10-19-2007, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattG

I have a surface model, but it originated in one of those show-n-tell packages (3DStudioMax, etc), and when I imported it into SolidWorks (or Pro/E, for that matter), I get a mess of individual surfaces. I've been working on cleaning it up, recreating the surfaces using imported edges but it's taking quite some time. Also, it's an original S2 version, so I need to make adjustments to the exhaust, fuel filler, and front panel covers (though that's a lower priority...).

Rob, PM me with your email and I can send a DXF.

Very cool!

Thomas

E_Swift · 07-01-2009, 06:45 PM

Thread from the Dead - does anyone still have the DXF file MattG describes above?

macdady2424 · 07-01-2009, 07:14 PM

I could use that too. Kinda wanna to try modeling the car in Ansys for aero practice.

darkSol · 07-01-2009, 07:30 PM

Ditto x 1000 - whoever has this just zip up the file and post it here with an attachment for prosperity's sake...

Danke.

Aedo · 07-01-2009, 08:18 PM

Best I can do - hope it helps.

lotusport · 07-01-2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surferpkt

Just an elevation. Somethings better than nothing

RATS! My AutoCAD LT 2000 tells me it was created in an "incompatible version."

JWA · 07-01-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by lotusport

RATS! My AutoCAD LT 2000 tells me it was created in an "incompatible version."

You need this: AutoCAD Free Download and ACAD upgrade

Vulcan Grey · 07-01-2009, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattG

I have a surface model, but it originated in one of those show-n-tell packages (3DStudioMax, etc), and when I imported it into SolidWorks (or Pro/E, for that matter), I get a mess of individual surfaces. I've been working on cleaning it up, recreating the surfaces using imported edges but it's taking quite some time. Also, it's an original S2 version, so I need to make adjustments to the exhaust, fuel filler, and front panel covers (though that's a lower priority...).

Rob, PM me with your email and I can send a DXF.

I could probably fix that easily in Rhino3D...

fitfan · 07-01-2009, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotusport

RATS! My AutoCAD LT 2000 tells me it was created in an "incompatible version."

dude - upgrade!! hahaha - we are on 2010 allready!

down load the free design review....

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Aedo · 07-01-2009, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotusport

RATS! My AutoCAD LT 2000 tells me it was created in an "incompatible version."

It opens in google sketchup (which is free

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JWA · 07-02-2009, 12:10 AM

Just use that utility that I linked to above. It's an AutoCad plugin from SolidWorks that lets any version of ACAD to open files created in any other version of ACAD. SolidWorks created and maintains it so that potential customers don't have to waste their software budgets on un-needed AutoCad upgrades and can spend it on SolidWorks instead

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GRN MCHN · 07-02-2009, 08:23 AM

Does anyone happen to have any type of CAD file for the Exige? That would be awesome!!!
Thanks in advance!

10-16-2007, 09:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
bainbridgelotus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bainbridge Island, WA Posts: 87	Lotus Elise CAD File Anyone know where I can find a AutoCAD .dwg file of the Elise? Doesn't need to be very detailed - just enough so I can size a box around it and have the elise image in my drawing. __________________ // rob 05 Metallic Green play car Some cool options

10-16-2007, 09:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
fireball111 EXIGE ADDICT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 509 Images: 1	+1 That would be awesome to have, but i would think those belong to lotus and are copy written or some form of legal paper attched to them. saying that your not able to temper with them, the only way that anyone would have is if some one took the time to do one them self, which would take a long time but would be awesome to have one in soild works that be more bad a$s. __________________ I will always love LOTUS, but I was meant for a Corvette 2002 Black Z06 Corvette The Lotus isn't the only sports car in the world. There is plenty of stuff that will beat it in different aspects. But that doesn't mean they are going to look good doing it.-SweetDaddyD http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/3...0c6cfa5dt2.jpg

10-16-2007, 10:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
MattG insert clever title here Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Living above the clouds in Colorado Posts: 7,676 Images: 11	I have a surface model, but it originated in one of those show-n-tell packages (3DStudioMax, etc), and when I imported it into SolidWorks (or Pro/E, for that matter), I get a mess of individual surfaces. I've been working on cleaning it up, recreating the surfaces using imported edges but it's taking quite some time. Also, it's an original S2 version, so I need to make adjustments to the exhaust, fuel filler, and front panel covers (though that's a lower priority...). Rob, PM me with your email and I can send a DXF. Attached Images __________________ '05 Elise, Magnetic Blue / Biscuit / Hardtop / http://eliseinfo.com Radar detector mounting brackets for sale here

10-19-2007, 06:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
Walnuts happy motoring! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MD, USA Posts: 573	I'd also be very greatful for any files people would care to share pugg57@gmail.com __________________ ~Rich 2006 Lotus Exige: GG

07-01-2009, 06:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
E_Swift Back to Basics Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 327	Thread from the Dead - does anyone still have the DXF file MattG describes above? __________________ Current:{2006 Volvo V50}{2005 Lotus Elise}{2005 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS}{2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi}{1988 Lancia Delta Integrale} Past: {1997 Honda Civic EX}{1994 Infiniti J30}{1992 Volkswagen Passat GL}{1988 BMW M3}{1988 Nissan 300ZX}{1988 Ford Taurus LX}{1971 BMW 2002}

10-16-2007, 10:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
andykeck Meow talk lotus one day? Join Date: May 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 4,928 Images: 1	Here's an S1... http://www.3dcadbrowser.com/browse.a...=10&category=2

10-16-2007, 10:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
zOOmz Guest Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 9,682 Images: 42	I collect blueprints/drawings of cars. I may have one at home, I will check. It would be 2D.

10-16-2007, 10:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tristar Racing Damn Evo Owners... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 518	Too bad you cant get the actual Cad model, not just surfaces. The S2 Elise was designed/updated with Pro-E, so it exists somewhere within Lotus...

07-01-2009, 07:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
macdady2424 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,312	I could use that too. Kinda wanna to try modeling the car in Ansys for aero practice. __________________ 225 TTQC & 05 Elise

07-01-2009, 07:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
darkSol Meow!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,576	Ditto x 1000 - whoever has this just zip up the file and post it here with an attachment for prosperity's sake... Danke. __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com TVS Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 286whp, 1781lbs. Lotus cars aren't made, they're hand built from dreams. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.

07-01-2009, 08:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Aedo anglophile in exile Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 2,561 Images: 88	Best I can do - hope it helps. Attached Images

07-02-2009, 12:10 AM	#19 (permalink)
JWA #33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 3,737	Just use that utility that I linked to above. It's an AutoCad plugin from SolidWorks that lets any version of ACAD to open files created in any other version of ACAD. SolidWorks created and maintains it so that potential customers don't have to waste their software budgets on un-needed AutoCad upgrades and can spend it on SolidWorks instead .

07-02-2009, 08:23 AM	#20 (permalink)
GRN MCHN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 14	Does anyone happen to have any type of CAD file for the Exige? That would be awesome!!! Thanks in advance! __________________ '06 Exige BRG w/YELLow stripes

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