123D Design: Model a Chain with Torus and Move
Use a torus to make a chain link bracelet and add an stl file as a charm.
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Autodesk 123D Design: Cut a Hole through a Solid
Cut a hole byh subtracting a cylinder from a cube with Combine Subtract. This operation leaves a void (hole)
Import an AutoCAD Plan into SketchUp and Model It
Import an AutoCAD plan and trace it to model the walls and floors separately.
SketchUp: The Line (Pencil) Tool
Import an image, turn the Pencil’s rubber banding feature on or off, copy and stretch lines to model a stack of books.
Autodesk 123D and 3D Printing
I attended a lecture given by a Union Station curator about personal 3D printing. Kansas City hosts an annual Maker Faire, where people from all over the country get together to show and sell their 3D inventions. It’s nice to Continue reading Autodesk 123D and 3D Printing
Using Photoshop for Interior Design Rendering
If you haven’t learned Photoshop yet, what are you waiting for? It’s a fabulous tool to enhance your renderings, both hand and digital. You can also build an entourage library with it. Import digital photos into it, cut them out, Continue reading Using Photoshop for Interior Design Rendering
Drafting 151: Introduction to SketchUp!
Fall semester I’ll be teaching JCCC’s first SketchUp class. I’ve been developing the class all summer, and my goal is to make it FUN! It will be a one-credit class, just six lessons, so come on in! Do you like Continue reading Drafting 151: Introduction to SketchUp!
Taking AutoCAD?
Here are some useful links. AutoCAD Block Exchange Autodesk Blog CAD website CADtutor