An overview of the Freeform Modeling course and its navigation.
A quick recap of some of the different ways to view your model in 3D.
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There are many more tools to help you while 3D modelling. an extrude which follows a path can be used for a whole host of different things from skirting boards to picture frames, while sweeps can be used to create vases, planters, and coils among other things.
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Combine two or more simple solids with Add, Subtract and Intersect Solids to make more complex geometry.
Use a variety of tools to add transformations to your 3D shapes
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Vectorworks uses a hybrid workflow to present your models. Most of the tools produce a 2D and 3D graphic and of course you can create your own hybrids as Symbols. Auto Hybrid turns your freeform creations into 2D/3D hybrids and even better it will update if you change the model!
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While most of the time Automatic plane is sufficient sometimes you need more control and for this we have Working Planes
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Subdivision modeling allows for the easy, intuitive creation of free-form shapes, whether designing an object or exploring a concept. After creating a subdivision object or converting an existing object to a subdivision object, sculpt the model using the Edit Subdivision tool.
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NURBS (Non Uniform Rational Basis Spline) are used to create curves in 3D space. If you think of Polylines as being drawn with a pencil and therefore flat on the paper, NURBS curves are like modelling wire and NURBS Surfaces are like cloth in that they can be bent in any direction.
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The Loft Surface tool creates complex shapes from two or more NURBS curve cross sections with no rail, with a rail and one or more cross sections, or with two rails and one cross section. A rail is a guide NURBS curve which determines the resulting shape, in the One Rail mode. In Birail Sweep mode, the rails do not need to intersect the cross sections.
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The Create Surface Array command duplicates 2D or 3D geometry onto a planar object or NURBS surface. This allows you to easily create free-form surfaces with geometric patterns, curtain walls, open framework, and more.
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