NURBS for Organic 3D Modeling in AutoCAD

Pluralsight

Course Summary

Creating organic 3D models in AutoCAD has become an easier and more precise task thanks to NURBS. In this course, you'll use these tools to smoothly model complex shapes while keeping control to make an accurate model. Software required: AutoCAD 2016.

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Course Description

Creating 3D models with organic shapes, can be hard without finding the correct tools to go beyond just modeling boxes. In this course, Using NURBS for Organic 3D Modeling in AutoCAD, you will learn how to make a 3D model of a train station with its organic roof and other complex geometries. First, you will learn how to work with basic and advanced 3D modeling tools, including NURBS, to create all the building elements. Next, you will learn how to apply different editing tools on them, in order to improve and fine tune their design. Finally, you will see how to quickly create documentation and presentation drawings directly from the 3D model, with very efficient tools. When you're finished with this AutoCAD course, you'll not only have modeled a train station, but you'll also have the knowledge and skills to create and present your own projects and concepts in AutoCAD. Software required: AutoCAD 2016.

Course Description

Creating 3D models with organic shapes, can be hard without finding the correct tools to go beyond just modeling boxes. In this course, Using NURBS for Organic 3D Modeling in AutoCAD, you will learn how to make a 3D model of a train station with its organic roof and other complex geometries. First, you will learn how to work with basic and advanced 3D modeling tools, including NURBS, to create all the building elements. Next, you will learn how to apply different editing tools on them, in order to improve and fine tune their design. Finally, you will see how to quickly create documentation and presentation drawings directly from the 3D model, with very efficient tools. When you're finished with this AutoCAD course, you'll not only have modeled a train station, but you'll also have the knowledge and skills to create and present your own projects and concepts in AutoCAD. Software required: AutoCAD 2016.

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Course Syllabus

Course Overview
- 1m 8s

—Course Overview 1m 8s

Introduction to Organic 3D Modeling with NURBS
- 24m 54s

—Modeling Simple Organic Surfaces 8m 17s
—Organic 3D Modeling Workflow: Converting Solid Objects to Meshes and NURBS 16m 37s

NURB Surfaces and Solid Volumes
- 25m 41s

—Creating an Organic Roof Surface 8m 11s
—Basic Surface's Editing Tools 4m 25s
—Solid Objects Modeling Tools 5m 55s
—Geometry Projection Over Surfaces 7m 9s

Editing and Converting Surfaces to Solid Objects
- 33m 57s

—Modeling Skylights with Extract Isolines and Project Geometry Tools 7m 33s
—Creating Tile Patterns with Project Geometry 8m 44s
—Modeling the Train Station's Facade 7m 29s
—Converting Surfaces to Solid Objects 10m 10s

Creating Instant Presentation Drawings of Your 3D Model
- 19m 27s

—Generating Documentation Drawings from the 3D Model with Projected Views 10m 11s
—Creating 3D Sections with Live Section Tools 9m 15s