PhotoToMesh is a standalone application which creates 3D meshes from photographs and other images. The meshes can be saved as DXF files or StereoLithographic files (STL and STLB). You get immediate visual feedback as you change the parameters.
The demo of this application:
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is available for free download at the above site.
If anyone wants to try the demo and test the resulting meshes in AutoCAD, and who gives feedback on their tests (or the program in general) will get a free copy of the full version.
I can be contacted here:
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Easy to use graphics effects:
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