AutoCAD 301: Creating 3D Models

We expect you to be proficient in working with 2D objects.

After completing this course, students will be able to; represent a design by creating solid primitives, solid or surface models from cross-sectional geometry, or composite models from multiple solid models, complete a solid model design by adding the necessary features to detail, duplicate and position 3D models, convert 2D objects to 3D objects, document a 3D design by creating 2D drawings for production and visualization, communicate design ideas using visual styles, lights, model walk-through tools and renderings.

3D Modeling

• introduction to 3D Modeling
• creating Solid Primitives
• creating Models from 2D Profiles
• creating Composite Solids
• working in 3D

Creating Models from Cross Sections

• converting 2D objects to solids or surfaces

Editing Models

• adding Detail to your solid models
• converting objects
• editing solid models
• extracting geometry from solid models
• changing the model position
• duplicating the model
• getting Information from 3D Objects

Sectioning a Model & Creating Drawings

• sectioning a solid model & generating 2D geometry
• creating drawings from 3D Models

Visualisation

• using visual styles
• using lights
• using materials
• using the sun
• rendering
• navigating the model
• using Cameras & views
• walk through animation