2015
Lynda
Kacie Hultgren
0:48
English

Tinkercad is the free online app that makes it easy for anyone to create models for 3D printing. This is the course that will help you learn it. Join Kacie Hultgren as she walks through the basics of 3D modeling in Tinkercad, from adding and grouping 3D shapes to creating and duplicating patterns. She'll show how to use features like the Ruler and the Mirror tool, work with shape generators, and import existing 2D and 3D assets when you don't want to start from scratch.
This is a great first course for those who are new to 3D, but for those who want to learn more about the printing side, check out Kacie's companion course, Up and Running with 3D Printing.

Introduction
Welcome
Using the exercise files
1. Introducing Tinkercad
Introducing Tinkercad
Learning the interface
Navigating in Tinkercad
Setting up the grid
2. Designing in 3D
Adding and moving 3D shapes
Scaling and changing dimensions
Rotating 3D shapes
Selecting strategies
Using the Workplane
Measuring with the Ruler
Grouping and ungrouping
Using hole objects
Aligning shapes
Using the Mirror tool
3. Duplicating and Creating Patterns
Options for copying
Creating linear patterns
Creating circular patterns
4. Working with Shape Generators
Introducing Shape Generators
The extrusion generator
The polygon generator
The text generator
The image generator
5. Importing Assets
Importing 2D SVGs
Importing 3D STLs
6. Finishing a Design
Downloading a design
Naming and sharing
Conclusion
Next steps

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