In this session, we looked at how to join two hollow pipes together. This led us on to how to go back in history to edit a fillet or Shell solid. Finally, we looked at slabs.
Continue reading3D Modeling Special Interest Group – May 2019
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Category Archives: 3D Modelling Group
3D Modeling Special Interest Group – April 2019
In this session, we looked at creating a curving roof structure. We used a few different methods.
Continue reading3D Modeling Special Interest Group – March 2019
In this session, we modeled a metal bracket, discussed how to get the threaded fasteners that you need, showed some key features for changing the look of fences, and did a solar study of an arbor.
Continue reading3D Modeling Special Interest Group – February 2019
In this session, we covered using roof objects to create ceilings with various slopes and discussed creating textures for tile designs.
Continue reading3D Modeling Special Interest Group – January 2019
In this session, we covered how to map textures, edit textures, use the Extract tool to get better control over textures, and create textures.
Continue reading3D Modeling Special Interest Group – December 2018
In this session, we discussed how to go about modeling various objects in 3D, making the simplest shapes with extrusions and proceeding to increasingly more complicated shapes made from multiple extrusions, sweeps, Extrude Along Path, NURBS curves, and subdivision modeling.
Continue reading3D Modeling Special Interest Group – November 2018
3D Modeling Special Interest Group – October 2018
3D Modeling Special Interest Group October 2018
In this session, we demonstrated creating hybrid objects, creating footings for a building slab by using the Extrude Along Path command, and changing Title Block styles.
3D Modeling Special Interest Group – September 2018
In this session, we covered the three Vectorworks stair tools, discussed how to handle multi-layer objects, and showed how to isolate part of a complex model so that you can work on it more easily.
Continue reading3D Modeling Special Interest Group – August 2018
In this session, we discussed how to handle a complex model—both principles and practical examples—and how to streamline symbol placement and insertion points.
Continue reading3D Modeling Special Interest Group – July 2018
In this session, we discussed using the Loft Surface tool, the Project tool, Subdivision primitives, and the Create Drape Surface command.
3D Modeling Special Interest Group – June 2018
In this session, we explored various tools in the 3D tool set, including the Sphere, 3D Polygon, and Loft Surface tools.
3D Modeling Special Interest Group – May 2018
In this session, we explored various tools in the 3D tool set, including the Sphere, 3D Polygon, and Loft Surface tools.
3D Modeling Special Interest Group – April 2018
In this session, we created a complex water slide shape, comparing the advantages of turning it into a hybrid symbol instead of an Auto Hybrid, explored using the hybrid symbol for cabinetry and added a chimney to a curved roof.
3D Modeling Special Interest Group – March 2018
In this session, we used various methods—the Extrude Along Path command, the Foliage tool, and the Create Surface Array command—to create a vertical garden, as well as discussing how to create a transparent color mask and how to use the Chain Extrude tool.
3D Modeling Special Interest Group – January 2018
In this session, we discussed a bit about using textures versus making a 3D model, covered how turning the Callout tool into a symbol can add functionality to it, constructed a room with various moldings and panels, created a texture, and demonstrated aspects of using the Create Interior Elevation Viewport command, the Create Wall Projection and Create Wall Recess commands, and the Fit Walls to Objects command.
3D Modeling Special Interest Group – December 2017
In this session, we discussed the process for modeling a specific type of chair—a modern industrial X chair—and went through the construction step by step. Continue reading
3D Modeling Special Interest Group – November 2017
In this session, we covered importing a SketchUp chair into a Vectorworks file, discussed some of the changes to the Subdivision Modeling modes in Vectorworks 2018, and highlighted some stair tricks and tips, such as making a simple stair into a site modifier and quickly creating a custom stair.
3D Modeling Special Interest Group – October 2017
In this session, we covered matching the 3D look of slab objects with their 2D look, editing Extrude Along Path objects, modifying the lighting and rendering settings, and using some of the 3D Power Pack tools and Subdivision Modeling tools.
3D Modeling Special Interest Group – September 2017
In this session, we went through the steps needed for making a scroll object. Along the way, we touched on how to use the Extrude Along Path command, the Loft Surface Tool, and Working Planes.