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Create in 3D with Tinkercad!
If you can dream it, you can create it--using Tinkercad. This free tool gives everyone the power to create 3D models, regardless of your level of experience. With the help of Tinkercad For Dummies, you'll have the knowledge you need to plan your designs, the know-how to utilize the platform's drag-and-drop tools to create your design, and the information you need to print or export your designs to use them elsewhere.
Tinkercad is for everyone! It's simple enough to be used by kids and students, but robust enough that an adult could use it to create a complex product prototype. With more than 4 million designs posted in the Tinkercad community, the platform is also popular with teachers around the world. Why not join in on the fun?
Create your Tinkercad account and join the community
Use the drag-and-drop tools to build 3D images
Export your designs to have them 3D printed
Learn the principles of great 3D design
Tinkercad is truly fun for all ages, and this hands-on guide makes it faster and easier to start using it right away!
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Shaun C Bryant has 30 years of experience in the CAD/BIM field and is a consultant, manager, and trainer as well as a user. He teaches CAD and BIM courses at LinkedIn Learning (previously Lynda.com) and maintains the highly respected Not Just CAD! blog. An Autodesk Certified Professional, Shaun is also an Autodesk Expert Elite and an Autodesk Certified Instructor.
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Share designs with the Tinkercad community
Start creating in 3D with Tinkercad! Got a great idea? Use the first free, cloud-based 3D design platform to make it real! Tinkercad is fun for everyone, from students wanting to create "wow" projects to product designers who need to develop complex 3D prototypes. With this book, it's easy to get started. You'll learn to set up your Tinkercad account, launch your first design, find your way around the user interface, and begin working with the 3D tools. Master the process as you work through sample projects and finally bring your creation to life with 3D printing! Inside
Résumé
Create in 3D with Tinkercad!
If you can dream it, you can create itusing Tinkercad. This free tool gives everyone the power to create 3D models, regardless of your level of experience. With the help of Tinkercad For Dummies, you'll have the knowledge you need to plan your designs, the know-how to utilize the platform's drag-and-drop tools to create your design, and the information you need to print or export your designs to use them elsewhere.
Tinkercad is for everyone! It's simple enough to be used by kids and students, but robust enough that an adult could use it to create a complex product prototype. With more than 4 million designs posted in the Tinkercad community, the platform is also popular with teachers around the world. Why not join in on the fun?
Contenu
Introduction 1
About This Book 1
Foolish Assumptions 2
Icons Used in This Book 2
Beyond the Book 3
Where to Go from Here 3
Part 1: Getting Started with Tinkercad 5
Chapter 1: Exploring 3D Design 7
What Is 3D Modeling? 7
Comparing 3D to 2D Methods 9
Discovering Model Representation 10
Looking at the Modeling Process 11
Creation of a 3D model 12
Exploring different modeling techniques 14
Recognizing the 3D Model Market 16
Exploring 3D Printing 18
Using 3D Printed Models 19
Prosthetics 19
Rapid prototyping 20
Education 21
Low volume manufacturing 22
Bespoke manufacturing 22
Dentistry 23
Using Tinkercad in 3D Modeling 23
Chapter 2: Introducing Tinkercad 25
Visiting the Tinkercad Website 25
Creating a Tinkercad Account 26
Logging in to Your New Account 28
Launching a New Tinkercad Design 30
Chapter 3: Taking a Tour of Tinkercad 33
Viewing Recent Designs 33
Choosing Options and Settings 34
'Tinkering' with Tinkercad 36
Finding the Right Help 39
Tweeting on Twitter 39
Browsing the Gallery 40
Reading the Tinkercad Blog 41
Chapter 4: Exploring the User Interface 43
Venturing Away from the Start screen 43
Viewing the Tinkercad ViewCube 44
Using the Viewing Tools 45
Working with the Tinkercad Grid 47
Speeding Things Up by Using Keyboard Shortcuts 48
Chapter 5: Exploring 3D Tools in Tinkercad 51
Copy and Paste 51
Duplicate 52
Hide 53
Show All 53
Group 54
Ungroup 55
Align 56
Flip 56
Workplane 57
Ruler 58
Tinkercad Basic Shapes 60
Community Shapes 61
Part 2: Creating A Simple Nameplate for Your Office 63
Chapter 6: Creating the Baseplate 65
Starting and Saving a New Project 65
Setting Up Your Project 66
Creating a Blank Design 67
Choosing Public or Private Access 69
Choosing Design Properties 70
Deciding on Licensing 71
Using the Workplane 71
Setting up your dimensions 72
Editing the grid 72
Using Basic Shapes 73
Adding a box to the Workplane 73
Sizing your box 74
Chapter 7: Giving the Baseplate Depth 77
Using the ViewCube 77
Working on Different Faces 79
Choosing a Shape for the Indent 80
Checking Object Position Using the Grid 81
Picking a Face to Work 82
Setting the Depth 83
Grouping and Ungrouping 84
Chapter 8: Adding Your Name as Text 87
Getting to the Right View 87
Getting to the best view for placing text 88
Positioning the Workplane 89
Adding Your Text 90
Changing the length of your text 91
Centering your text 93
Choosing a Cool Font 94
Smoothing the Edges with Bevels and Segments 96
Bevel 96
Segments 97
Chapter 9: Cutting Holes to Mount the Nameplate 99
Choosing a Shape for the Hole 99
Getting into Position 100
Getting in the Right View 100
Moving the Nameplate to a Grid Intersection 102
Positioning the Box Accurately 103
Changing Your View to Assess Height 104 Altering the Box to Suit the Nameplate 10...