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First try exporting the CAD files in DXF format--Macromedia FreeHand and
Adobel Illustrator can open that format. If that doesn't work, try saving
them as PDFs for importing into FreeHand or Illustrator.
For the Canvas files, try exporting as EPS or PDFs.
Good luck,
Chris
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> I'm the sole tech writer at an engineering company. I happily manage my
> own screen shots, and digital equipment images and do a pretty decent job
> of creating Visio drawing. I have even created my own set of templates for
> dealing with robots, sensors and mounts.
> Most of our technical illustrations were done back in the 90s, some using
> Canvas, and many are now sorely in need of updating.
> I'm looking for tool that can import CAD drawings where needed, and that
> does the best job of supporting an engineering company.
> I don't expect to become an expert technical illustrator, but I do have a
> good eye, and want to do the best I can.
> We're talking about Illustrator - anyone have any other recommendations?
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