Vectors in Autocad - can it be done?

Hi

I have never used Autocad in my life (nor do I intend to). However, I have a
friend who is able to get me some shapes laser cut and he needs the files in
..dxf format. He has only ever done straight line objects in Autocad and
doesn't know if the option to draw curves exists.

Is there any way I could say design my curved objects in a program (say
Adobe illustrator or similar) that is able to export vector images and could
these be imported into Autocad and therefore converted into the .dxf file
required?

I cannot believe that a program as sophisticated as Autocad is only capable
of drawing straight lines.

Any help much appreciated

Cheers

Jem

 

Adobe Illustrator can export to DXF, no need for AutoCAD.

 

Brilliant!!

Thanks

Jem

 

Fyi Illustrator 10 can open dwg file no need to go trought dxf

Regards

Robert

 

Curves can be drawn in a few seconds with your specs just ask anybody in the
ng to draw it up for you witch i am shure that any member will be glad to
help and send it via e-mail