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
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Adobe Illustrator can export to DXF, no need for AutoCAD.
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Brilliant!!
Thanks
Jem

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

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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

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