Help with Badge Pattern

I am new to 3D Modeling. I have had my carvewright for a couple of years and have only dabbled with it. I have been a graphic artist since the early 1990s. I am also a full time law enforcement officer. I have drawn my department's badge with my graphics software. I have the badge in a vector format and can convert the file using the AIConvert utility. I need help turning this badge into a carving that I can use on plaques and other projects. I am looking for someone that can convert this badge into a pattern. I am having a very difficult time transitioning from the flat world of sign graphics into the 3D world. I have attach a .jpg image of the file. Any help would be greatly appreciated.Attachment 86584

Do you have the DXF importer? If so you can carve this as vectors.

What version of designer are you using?

I'm using version 2.007. I do not have the DXF importer. The AIConvert utility that I use converts Adobe Illustrator files into .mpc files. I can bring the badge into designer, but I am having a rough time figuring out carve regions and the proper depth for all of the elements of the badge.

Here it is in DXF format. I do not know what other add ons you have so I did not use the puffing tool to give it any shape. If just using the carve region tool it takes a lot of practice and trial and error to make it work as a pattern.

Thanks. I do have the puffing tool. I have the following add ons: * Basic* Pattern Editor (Probe) * Centerline * Conforming Vectors * Advanced 3D * Keyhole. I have been playing with this off and on for over a year. Thanks a million!!!
Do you think it would look better with some puffing for the balls on the tip of the points? Also, what would be the best bit to use for this carving?

For the vectors I would use the 60* bit as it is a finer point. If you do use the puffing tool for any of the areas like the balls that would make the areas a carve region and they would need to be carved with the tapered carving bit, 1/16".

Hi kajunaviator, don’t mean to butt in, I’m Perry B from New Iberia, we are just about 3 hours away from each other,
if you wish to meet one day drop me line. my email is PGBonin@yahoo.com
oh Hi Floyd. What’s up my man.

Thanks Perry. I will reach out to you.