How to Design a Form with SelfCAD
How to Design a Form with SelfCAD
Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting with 3D modeling, SelfCAD provides an intuitive platform that empowers you to sculpt, shape, and refine your ideas effortlessly. Let's delve into the step-by-step process of crafting a form, from conceptualization to the final 3D model.
Once you’ve launched the Editor;
From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Cylinder. Set Height to 5, Vertical segments to 50, Rotation x to 90
Click to finalize cylinder
Click to activate Polygon selection. Click on highlighted region to select it
Click Delete button to delete selected object
From the Modify Category on the Toolbar choose Add Thickness. Set Thickness to 1
Click to finalize Add Thickness
Click to activate Edge Thickness
Click the selection settings button to change selection settings. Set Loop Selection to true
Click on highlighted edge to select loop from the object
Click ‘x’ to close selection settings panel
From the Modify Category on the Toolbar choose Fillet. Set Intensity to 0.5, Level to 4
Click to finalize Fillet
From the Tools Category on the Toolbar choose Copy offsets. Set y to 2
Click Add option to add next macro step. Set Operation to Rotate. Set y to 6.6. Set amount of copies to 26
Click copy button to create copies
Click ‘x’ to close Copy offsets panel
From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Cylinder. Set Top Radius to 2, Bottom Radius to 2, Height to 152, Position y to 1
Click to finalize cylinder
From the Edit Menu on the Top Toolbar click Select All
Click Stitch & Scoop on the Toolbar. From the tool panel choose Union
Click to finalize Union
Complete!
The interactive tutorial for this article can be accessed here; https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/70113gw53682gy345m6h6y1o3u4z1n524r2m
To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels. More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy. This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace.