Intro To 3D Modeling Lesson 2
Intro To 3D Modeling Lesson 2
Introduction
to
3D
Modeling
Abstract
Introduction
to
3D
modeling
is
a
beginner
level
CAD
course
focusing
on
easing
the
transition
from
2D
to
3D
design
skills,
using
Autodesk
Fusion
360
CAD
CAM.
The
course
includes
introductions
to
industry
standard
3D
modeling
techniques
and
skills
and
covers
four
main
types
of
3D
modeling
in
Fusion
360.
These
are
Sketching
and
Parametric
modeling,
Freeform
modeling
and
sculpting,
Direct
modeling
and
Assembly
Modeling.
Whether
you
are
a
designer,
engineer,
machinist,
maker,
artist,
teacher,
student,
or
just
plain
curious,
this
course
will
help
you
to
take
your
first
steps
and
make
the
transition
to
professional
3D
modeling.
Through
a
series
of
easy
to
follow
video
tutorials
and
3D
modeling
exercises,
the
course
will
equip
you
with
the
necessary
professional
competencies
required
for
3D
modeling
and
design.
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Introduction
to
3D
Modeling
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3
Lesson
2:
A
Simple
Exercise:
modeling
from
2D
sketches
to
a
3D
CAD
Model
.........................
4
Tutorial
Video
1:
How
to
sketch
and
edit
simple
2D
rectangles
using
lines,
constraints
and
Centre
Rectangle.
...................................................................................................................................
4
Step
1:
Create
new
design.
..............................................................................................................
4
Step
2:
Sketch
four
lines
and
add
constraints
to
create
a
rectangle.
..............................................
5
Step
2:
Add
dimensions
to
the
rectangle.
.......................................................................................
9
Step
3:
Sketch
another
simple
2D
Model
using
the
Centre
Rectangle
tool.
..................................
10
Step
4:
Edit
the
dimensions
of
the
2D
Model.
...............................................................................
11
Tutorial
Video
2:
How
to
create
and
edit
a
simple
3D
Model
using
extrude,
fillet
and
timeline
features.
....................................................................................................................................
13
Step
1:
Extrude
the
rectangle
to
create
a
3D
model
of
a
Cube.
....................................................
13
Step
2.
Add
a
fillet
to
the
top
edges.
.............................................................................................
16
Step
3.
Sketch
then
Extrude
(cut)
a
rectangle
through
the
Cube.
.................................................
17
Step
4.
Use
the
timeline
to
edit
model
features
and
dimensions.
................................................
20
Step
5:
Save
the
model
to
the
Introduction
to
3D
Modeling
project.
...........................................
22
Tutorial
Video
3:
How
to
create
technical
drawings
and
document
the
3D
Model.
.....................
24
Step
1:
Open
the
model
in
the
Documentation
Environment
and
set
a
base
view
on
a
new
drawing
sheet.
...............................................................................................................................
24
Step
2:
Create
technical
drawings
and
projected
views.
...............................................................
25
Step
3:
Move
and
edit
views
on
the
drawing
sheet.
.....................................................................
26
Step
4:
Document
dimensions.
......................................................................................................
28
Step
5:
Add
a
text
Leader.
.............................................................................................................
29
Step
6:
Edit
the
Title
Block.
............................................................................................................
30
Step
7
Output
drawing
and
documentation
in
multiple
formats.
.................................................
31
Step
8:
Save
the
documented
model
to
the
Introduction
to
3D
Modeling
project.
......................
31
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Introduction
to
3D
Modeling
The
main
aim
of
this
course
is
to
help
ease
the
learning
transition
from
2D
design
to
3D
modeling.
3D
modeling
using
CAD
is
a
superb
additional
skillset
for
any
product
designer,
engineer,
or
machinist
and
being
able
to
use
Fusion
360
CAD/CAM
will
enable
you
to
take
an
excellent
idea
from
a
concept,
through
to
a
working
3D
CAD
model
for
manufacture,
testing
and
production.
Fusion
360
and
Autodesk
Design
Academy
provide
extensive
learning
resources
which
make
it
incredibly
easy
to
use
CAD
and
learn
how
to
3D
Model.
Furthermore,
Fusion
360
is
free
to
students
and
educators,
works
on
both
Apple
and
PC
operating
systems,
on
multiple
devices
and
platforms.
If
you
are
looking
to
make
the
transition
from
2D
to
3D
modeling
-‐
this
course
has
been
developed
to
guide
you
through
the
process
and
have
you
up
and
running,
developing
design
for
professional
3D
models
after
a
few
short
lessons.
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Lesson
2:
A
Simple
Exercise:
modeling
from
2D
sketches
to
a
3D
CAD
Model
Watch
this
video
series
to
create
a
simple
3D
CAD
model
in
Fusion
360.
After
completing
this
lesson,
you
will
be
able
to:
• Use
Fusion
360
to
sketch
a
2D
CAD
Model,
using
simple
parametric
tools,
such
as
lines,
rectangles
and
constraints.
• Create
a
simple
3D
CAD
model
in
Fusion
360,
using
simple
tools
such
as
extrude
and
Fillet.
• Use
the
timeline
to
edit
model
features
and
dimensions.
• Use
the
Documentation
Environment
in
Fusion
360
to
create
technical
drawings
and
output
in
various
formats.
Tutorial
Video
1:
How
to
sketch
and
edit
simple
2D
rectangles
using
lines,
constraints
and
Centre
Rectangle.
After
completing
this
lesson,
you
will
be
able
to:
• Use
Fusion
360
to
sketch
and
edit
simple
2D
CAD
Models,
using
simple
parametric
tools,
such
as
lines,
rectangles
and
constraints.
Step
1:
Create
new
design.
1. Click
File
>
New
Design.
2. Click
to
flick
through
the
tabs
at
the
top
and
note
that
we
can
have
multiple
files
open
in
Fusion
360.
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Step
2:
Sketch
four
lines
and
add
constraints
to
create
a
rectangle.
1. Click
Sketch
>
Create
Sketch.
2. Click
to
select
plane
to
work
on.
3. Note
when
we
are
in
the
Sketch
environment,
the
Sketch
Palette
will
launch.
The
Sketch
Palette
includes
both
Options
and
Constraints.
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4. In
the
Toolbar,
click
Sketch
>
Line.
5. Click
to
place
first
point,
move
the
mouse
40mm
horizontally
and
click
to
specify
the
next
point.
6. Sketch
the
remaining
3
lines
randomly,
at
different
angles
and
lengths.
Ensure
that
the
final
line
end
point
is
placed
on
the
first
point
of
the
first
line.
7. This
creates
an
enclosed
shape.
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8. In
the
Sketch
Palette,
click
Perpendicular.
9. Now
click
the
top
line,
then
the
right-‐hand
line
on
the
enclosed
shape.
This
constrains
the
two
lines
to
form
a
right
angle
in
the
top
right
corner.
Note
that
the
Perpendicular
symbol
indicates
this
in
the
top
right
corner
of
the
enclosed
shape.
10. With
the
Perpendicular
constraint
tool
still
selected,
click
the
left-‐hand
line,
then
the
top
line
on
the
enclosed
shape.
This
constrains
these
two
lines
to
also
form
a
right
angle
in
the
top
left
corner.
Note
that
the
Perpendicular
constraint
symbol
indicates
this
in
the
top
left
corner
of
the
enclosed
shape.
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11. In
the
Sketch
Palette,
click
Parallel.
12. Now
click
the
top
line
and
the
bottom
line
on
the
enclosed
shape.
This
constrains
these
two
lines
to
be
parallel
to
each
other.
Note
that
the
Parallel
constraint
symbol
indicates
this,
just
below
each
of
the
lines.
13.
In
the
browser,
expand
the
sketches
to
reveal
Sketch1.
Toggle
off
and
then
on
the
visibility
of
the
sketch.
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Step
2:
Add
dimensions
to
the
rectangle.
1. In
the
Toolbar,
click
Sketch
>
Sketch
Dimension.
2. Click
to
select
the
top
line
then
the
bottom
line,
drag
to
the
right,
click
again
and
enter
50
mm
and
then
press
return
on
your
keyboard.
3. With
the
Sketch
Dimension
tool
active,
repeat
for
the
left
and
right
lines,
drag
down
and
enter
50
mm
then
press
return
on
your
keyboard.
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4. In
the
toolbar,
click
Stop
Sketch.
Step
3:
Sketch
another
simple
2D
Model
using
the
Centre
Rectangle
tool.
1. Click
Sketch
>
Create
Sketch.
2. Click
to
select
plane
to
work
on.
3. Click
Sketch
>
Rectangle
>
Center
Rectangle.
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4. If
necessary,
use
the
Pan
tool
to
pan
to
the
left
and
click
to
place
the
center
point
of
the
second
rectangle
to
the
left
of
the
first
rectangle.
Drag
out
to
specify
the
size
of
the
rectangle,
or
enter
the
dimensions
directly.
5. To
enter
dimension
directly,
enter
50
mm,
then
tab
on
the
keyboard,
enter
50
mm
and
then
press
return.
Step
4:
Edit
the
dimensions
of
the
2D
Model.
1. Double-‐click
the
measurement,
enter
a
new
measurement
then
press
return
on
the
keyboard.
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2. In
the
Browser,
note
Sketch2.
This
is
the
second
sketch
–
the
Center
Rectangle.
3. Click
to
toggle
on
and
off
Sketch1
and
Sketch2
in
the
browser.
4. In
the
toolbar,
click
Stop
Sketch.
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Tutorial
Video
2:
How
to
create
and
edit
a
simple
3D
Model
using
extrude,
fillet
and
timeline
features.
After
completing
this
lesson,
you
will
be
able
to:
• Create
a
simple
3D
CAD
model
in
Fusion
360,
using
simple
tools
such
as
extrude
and
Fillet.
• Use
the
timeline
to
edit
model
features
and
dimensions.
Step
1:
Extrude
the
rectangle
to
create
a
3D
model
of
a
Cube.
1. In
the
browser,
click
to
toggle
off
the
visibility
of
Sketch2.
2. In
the
Viewcube
click
Home.
3. In
the
toolbar,
click
Create
>
Extrude.
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4. Click
to
select
the
2D
enclosed
rectangle.
5. Use
the
arrow
to
drag
to
50
mm
or
enter
50
mm
directly
and
press
return
on
the
keyboard.
6. In
the
Viewcube,
click
Home.
7. Use
the
navigation
tools
to
orbit
the
3D
model
of
the
cube.
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8. In
the
Viewcube,
click
Home.
9. In
the
browser,
expand
Bodies
to
reveal
Body1.
This
is
the
cube.
10. Toggle
off
the
visibility
of
Body1.
Note
the
visibility
of
the
3D
model
on
the
canvas.
11. Toggle
on
the
visibility
of
Body1.
Note
the
visibility
of
the
3D
model
on
the
canvas.
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Step
2.
Add
a
fillet
to
the
top
edges.
1. In
the
Toolbar,
click
Modify
>
Fillet.
2. Select
the
top
four
edges
on
the
cube.
3. Click
and
drag
the
arrow
or
enter
the
radius
of
1
mm
directly.
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4. Click
OK
to
close
the
dialog
and
confirm
the
fillets.
Step
3.
Sketch
then
Extrude
(cut)
a
rectangle
through
the
Cube.
1. In
the
Viewcube,
click
Top.
2. In
the
toolbar,
click
Sketch
>
Rectangle
>
Center
Rectangle.
3. Click
to
select
the
top
face
of
the
cube.
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4. Click
and
drag
to
set
the
dimensions
of
the
rectangle
to
20
mm
by
20
mm,
or
enter
them
directly
then
click
OK.
5. In
the
toolbar,
click
Create
>
Extrude.
6. Click
to
select
the
sketch.
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7. Click
the
arrow
and
drag
it
down
through
the
cube.
Note
that
the
extrude
color
will
change
to
red
indicating
the
‘cut’.
1. Ensure
that
the
extrusion
cuts
the
rectangle
all
the
way
through
the
cube
and
use
the
orbit
tools,
if
necessary.
In
the
dialog,
the
operation
will
change
to
cut.
Click
OK.
8. In
the
Viewcube,
click
Home.
9. Use
the
navigation
tools
to
orbit
and
survey
the
3D
model
of
the
cube.
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Step
4.
Use
the
timeline
to
edit
model
features
and
dimensions.
1. In
the
timeline,
click
and
drag
the
marker
to
view
the
different
steps
and
stages
of
the
3D
model
design
process.
Drag marker
2. Click
to
play
the
timeline.
Click
to
play
3. In
the
timeline,
double-‐click
or
right-‐click
the
third
Sketch
feature
to
edit
it.
Sketch
feature
4. Double
click
the
height
dimension
and
enter
10
mm.
5. In
the
Toolbar,
click
Stop
Sketch.
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6. Note
that
the
extrude
dimensions
of
the
3D
model
updates
with
the
edit.
7. In
the
timeline,
double
click
or
right-‐click
the
second
extrude
feature
to
edit.
Extrude feature
8. Use
the
arrow
to
change
the
distance
of
the
extrusion.
9. Click
OK.
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10. Note
that
the
height
of
the
3D
model
updates
with
the
edit.
Step
5:
Save
the
model
to
the
Introduction
to
3D
Modeling
project.
1. In
the
file
menu,
click
Save.
2. Name
the
file
Simple_Cube
and
specify
the
location
as
Introduction
to
3D
Modeling
>
Master,
then
click
Save.
3. Click
to
show
the
Data
Panel.
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4. The
file
is
saved
to
the
Introduction
to
3D
Modeling
project
on
the
Fusion
cloud.
5. Click
to
hide
the
data
panel.
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Tutorial
Video
3:
How
to
create
technical
drawings
and
document
the
3D
Model.
After
completing
this
lesson,
you
will
be
able
to:
• Use
the
Documentation
Environment
in
Fusion
360
to
create
technical
drawings
and
output
in
various
formats.
Step
1:
Open
the
model
in
the
Documentation
Environment
and
set
a
base
view
on
a
new
drawing
sheet.
1. Click
Model
>
Drawing
>
From
Design.
2. In
the
dialog
set,
• Full
Assembly:
Yes
• Drawing:
Create
New
• Template:
From
Scratch
• Standard:
ISO
• Units:
mm
• Sheet
Size:
A3
• Click
OK
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Step
2:
Create
technical
drawings
and
projected
views.
1. In
the
dialog,
change
the
Scale
to
2:1
and
the
Style
to
Shaded
with
Hidden
Edges.
2. Click
to
place
the
base
view
in
the
top
left
corner
of
the
drawing
sheet.
3. Click
OK.
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4. In
the
toolbar,
click
Drawing
Views
>
Projected
View.
5. Click
to
select
the
base
view
as
the
parent
view.
6. Drag
and
click
to
place
the
two
views
on
the
sheet.
Step
3:
Move
and
edit
views
on
the
drawing
sheet.
1. In
the
toolbar,
click
Modify
>
Move.
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2. Click
to
select
the
view
to
move.
3. In
the
Move
dialog,
click
Transform.
4. Click
to
select
point
on
the
view.
5. Move
the
view
and
then
click
to
place
the
view.
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6. Click
OK
to
close
the
Move
dialog.
Step
4:
Document
dimensions.
1. In
the
toolbar,
click
Dimensions
>
Dimension.
2. Click
to
specify
two
points
of
measure
on
the
drawing,
drag
to
left
and
click
to
place
the
dimension.
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3. Repeat
for
other
dimensions.
Step
5:
Add
a
text
Leader.
1. In
the
toolbar,
click
Text
>
Leader.
2. Click
a
point
on
drawing
view,
drag
out
the
leader,
click
to
place
text
and
enter
text.
Click
point
Drag,
place
and
enter
text
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3. In
the
dialog
make
necessary
changes
to
the
text
style
and
click
Close
to
confirm.
Step
6:
Edit
the
Title
Block.
1. Double-‐click
the
title
block
on
the
sheet.
2. In
the
dialog,
enter
information
in
the
fields
then
clock
OK
to
confirm
the
edits.
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Step
7
Output
drawing
and
documentation
in
multiple
formats.
1. In
the
toolbar,
click
Output
and
select
format
from
PDF,
DWG,
Drawing
Template
and
CSV.
Step
8:
Save
the
documented
model
to
the
Introduction
to
3D
Modeling
project.
1. In
the
file
menu,
click
Save.
2. Enter
Simple_Cube_Drawing
for
name,
save
to
Introduction
to
3D
Modeling
project
on
the
Fusion
cloud
and
click
Save.
3. Click
to
open
the
show
the
data
panel.
4. The
drawing
is
saved
to
the
Introduction
to
3D
Modeling
project
on
the
Fusion
cloud.
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5. Click
to
close
the
data
panel.
1. fourth
point
at
approximately
85
deg
and
37
mm.
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