02. computer-aided design

Class Week 02

• Computer-aided design

Lesson02 computer-aided design

Review01 project management

Recitation02 gitlab

Note: To view Neil's screen in your computer -> Neil's Screencast

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Assignment

• Model (draw, render, animate, simulate, ...) a possible final project, and post it on your class page with original 2D and 3D files.

Learning outcomes

• Evaluate and select 2D and 3D software.
• Demonstrate and describe processes used in modelling with 2D and 3D software.

Student should have

• Modelled experimental objects/part of a possible project in 2D and 3D software.
• Shown how you did it with words/images/screenshots.
• Included your original design files.

FAQ

Is it compulsory to do parametric design this week?

No, but it is next week. So it is a good idea to start learning now.

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Fablabbcn classes

Overview Design 3D Software class

Solidworks class

Introduction Blender class

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CAD Tutorials References

• 2D Design Tools

  • Inkscape (Free + Opensource Graphic Editor)

    • Inkscape Introduction
    • Inkscape - Lecture

  • Gimp (Free + Opensource Image Editor)

    • Gimp and Bitmap Introduction - Lecture

  • QCad (Free + Opensource for CAD in 2D)

    • QCad Introduction - Lecture

• 3D Design Tools

  • 3D CAD: 3D Modeling Tools for Beginners

  • Blender (Opensource 3D creation)

    • Blender Introduction - Lecture
    • Blender Master Class 2017

  • Freecad (Free + Opensource parametric 3D modeler)

    • Freecad Introduction - Lecture
    • Freecad for Beginners - Spanish!

  • Rhinoceros 3D (Commercial 3D Cad software)

    • Rhinoceros 3D - Nurbs

  • Grasshopper Master Class 2017

    • File - Grasshopper Master Class

  • SolidWorks (Commercial 3D Cad Software)

    • Video tutorials for beginners, advanced, etc
    • Lego tutorial by Ferdinand Meier