3d model

[Lindal Kidd]

The best tool to use depends on the real life object.  Some great replicas of buildings have been made in SL using only the basic building tools (see, for example, the Eiffel Tower at Paris 1880).  Organic, complex objects can be modeled with sculptured prims or with Mesh, both of which require a third party 3D modeling program outside of Second Life.

You can get more specific advice by posting in the appropriate Building forum.

[Lindal Kidd]

The best tool to use depends on the real life object.  Some great replicas of buildings have been made in SL using only the basic building tools (see, for example, the Eiffel Tower at Paris 1880).  Organic, complex objects can be modeled with sculptured prims or with Mesh, both of which require a third party 3D modeling program outside of Second Life.

You can get more specific advice by posting in the appropriate Building forum.

[Faubio Alter]

I suppose hat would be possible but I would suspect it would be very costly software indeed. You might check with advanced  real life machine shops for software of this type. This would not be standard CAD software however but would be a form of computer added design. You might also check with Google Earth they might have some application similar to your needs, possibly.

[huck00]

Thanks for the quick answer.