3D Printing a Scale Model with AutoCAD
1h 17mIntermediate2015-01-12
Authors
Kacie Hultgren
Multidisciplinary Designer
Course details
By 3D printing scale models, architects can save time, troubleshoot problems, and fully illustrate their ideas in three dimensions. In this course, Kacie Hultgren takes you through the steps of transforming your 2D architectural drawings into a 3D model printed on a MakerBot 3D printer. The course reviews AutoCAD's 3D modeling tools and commands, and pays special attention to necessary adaptations and settings for successful 3D prints.
Learning objectives
Working in scale
Extruding solids
Working with blocks
Creating terrain with lofting
Adding 3D text and logos
Converting mesh files to solids
Breaking a model into pieces
Exporting and optimizing for 3D printing
Learning objectives
Working in scale
Extruding solids
Working with blocks
Creating terrain with lofting
Adding 3D text and logos
Converting mesh files to solids
Breaking a model into pieces
Exporting and optimizing for 3D printing
Skills covered
3D PrintingAutoCAD2D Drafting and DrawingBIMAutodesk3D ModelingProjectVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and Illustration
Concepts
Introduction
- Welcome
- What you need to know before watching this course
- Using the exercise files
Getting Started
- Working in scale
- Planning the project
Modeling the Building
- Creating walls with the Polysolid tool
- Extruding and shelling solids
- Using Presspull to create windows
- Working with blocks in 3D
- Extruding a roof
- Extruding on a path
- Building terrain with Loft
Adding Details
- Working with 3D text
- Importing a logo
- Converting meshes
Optimizing Your Model
- Breaking up your model
- Adding chamfers to overhangs
Exporting and 3D Printing
- 3D printing with AutoCAD
- Exporting from AutoCAD 2014 or earlier
- 3D printing with a MakerBot
Conclusion
- Next steps