I use the Extract Tool to extract the faces of 3D models. You can then use the extracted face to apply planar graphics. In this image you can see that I have applied hatching to the walls and roof of the building. This is using the extract face option from…
I have a friend that was having trouble tapering the edge of a curved object. In this movie I will be showing a different friend of mine how to use the Taper Face tool to taper the top face of the object.
The Extract tool can be used for several different things. One of the things I use this tool for is to extract the edges from 3D objects. This can be a really useful way to get a path that you can then use with Extrude Along Path. You’ll find this…
When you combine the instant push/pull technique on planar objects with Automatic Working Planes, you get a very quick way to do 3D modelling. In step one you draw your planar object on the automatic working plan. In step two you move to the planar object, it should highlight. In…
Commands in detail – Extrude Along Path (EAP). The session decided that it would be a good idea to look at one particular command (Extrude Along Path) in detail to see what works and what doesn’t work, to see where you need to be careful and see where we can…
Back to basics with this session. I often use a lot of 3D modelling techniques because I find them very efficient when it comes to creating my drawings. But sometimes I think that beginners get lost with my 3D modelling. In this session I decided to go back to basics…
Automatic Working Planes. When you understand the concept of working planes, Automatic Working Planes will be easy to use. Automatic Working Planes allows you to instantly find and use working planes on the objects you move near. The Automatic Working Plane will appear as a blue plane on the object.
Save Working Planes. You can use the Working Planes palette to save working planes, but you can also use the right-mouse click. Set your working plane, then right-click away from everything and choose Working Plane > Save Working Plane.
There is a working planes palette that you can use to save, activate and manage working planes. But there is also an Active Plane menu that you can use to activate working planes. This is the same menu where you can choose automatic, screen or layer planes.
Taper face tool – With Fillet edge. If your model has a curved edge on it, use the first mode (Tangent Edge) to taper the face. This mode will taper all the faces that join together.