GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS210 King Street EastToronto, Ontario CanadaM5A 1J7tel 416.362.9181 | www.alias.com/contactNorth America toll free 800.447.2542EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICAUK, N. Europe, Middle East & Africa | tel +44.(0)1494.441273Germany, East & Southeast Europe | tel +49.89.31702-0France, Spain & Portugal | tel +33.(0)1.44.92.81.60Italy| tel ++39.039.6340011ASIA-PACIFICJapan | tel +81.0120.765.088Korea | tel +82.2.6001.3131Greater China & Taiwan | tel +81.3.5797.3510South Asia-Pacic | tel +65.6236.2546SST-010-0022Front Image created by Martti Lemieux. Copyright 2005 Alias Systems Corp. All rights reserved. Copyright 2005 Alias Systems Corp. All rights reserved. Alias, DesignStudio, and the swirl logo are registered trademarks and StudioTools, Studio, AutoStudio, SurfaceStudio, ImageStudio, Marking Menus, Masterclasses and the Masterclasses logo are trademarks of Alias Systems Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. IRIX is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries worldwide. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com1Welcome2Requirements & Installation3Using this Booklet4Multiple Uses5Getting Started6Interface Overview 12Basic Concept of Objects 14Basic Concept of Picking 16Transforming Objects 18Modeling Principles 24Visualization 31Sketching 36The Customizale Interface 40Whats New 46Services 47LearningToolsThe document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com1 A Letter from the 1eam1hank you for choosing Alias StudioTools 13. Alias StudioTools is the highest expression of computer aided industrial design software, integrating key aspects of the creative design discipline.Building on our core strengths, we have introduced new tools, improved existing functionality, and revisited fundamental workfows. As a result, version 13 delivers new power and performance across the whole package, enhancing overall productivity.It is with great pride that we introduce this latest evolution of StudioTools. We wish you tremendous success and hope that our tools help you realize your creative potential.The StudioTools team StudioTools_Feedback@alias.comThe document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com2 5ystem Pequrements & LoensngMnmum UPU PequrementsWindows2000 Professional operating system with Service Pack 2 or greater, Windows XP operating system with Service Pack 1 or 2, IRIXoperating system 6.5.15 or greater512 MB memoryTCP network connection450 MB of hard drive spaceGraphics card displaying 24-bit colorFor more information on qualifed graphic card hardware, required drivers and feature support, go to www.a|as.oom/qua|_oharts.0evoesStudioTools requires a three-button mouse for optimal use.If StudioTools is being used for sketching or annotation, a tabletand stylus are required to take full advantage of the brush features.Insta||aton and LoensngYou must have a license to run this software. You can choose between node-lock licenses (for one computer with an Ethernet ID or hard disk ID), or foating licenses (for multiple computers served by a license server computer with an Ethernet ID). If you do not have a license, contact your Alias representative to request your license.The Product Confguration Wizard steps you though the licensing procedure.See the installation PDF on the CD-ROM for full requirements, installation and licensing instructions, including troubleshooting information.Additional kits may be requested at no charge, up to the number of licenses purchased by completing the additional documentation request form at: www.alias.com/adr. Additional software documentation is restricted to commercial customers only.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com3If You are New to 5tudo1oo|sIf you have never worked with StudioTools before, becoming profcient with a new 3D package can seem intimidating. StudioTools provides you with a powerful, integratedtoolset that supports your design process. The interface includes behaviors unique to StudioTools; this booklet introduces a few basic concepts that will help you navigatethrough the product.The StudioTools family consists of DesignStudio, Studio, SurfaceStudio, and AutoStudio.Each product contains a different subset of functionality, but has an identical user interface. This booklet will help you understand the StudioTools interface and get you started with any of these products. (This booklet is based on StudioTools in the Windows operating system. Use of StudioTools on IRIX differs slightly in some areas.)For advanced users, pages 40 to 45 of this book give you highlights on whats new inthis release.0ther 5ouroesLearning StudioTools bookThe learning book contains practical tutorials that take you through step-by-step exercises and introduce you to StudioTools techniques. The tutorials are also included in the on-line documentation with animations to show you how to complete the tutorials.Online documentationTo install the documentation, use the documentation installer orcopy the fles into a location where you want the help system to be accessed. In StudioTools, put this information in Preferences > General Preferences under the System tab to access the help directly from the package.HelpThe Help menu also has a Whats this? function. To show the online help for a specifc tool or menu item, choose Help > Whats This?, then click the tool or menu item you want help with.Usng ths Book|etThe document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com4StudioTools is, simply put, a creative design tool. Unlike most 3D applications, its unique capabilities address a broad range of needs specifc to design professionals. Here are a number of applications that you will fnd StudioTools very well suited for...IdeationSketch and illustrate(paint functionality not availablein SurfaceStudio or IRIX).Overlay DrawingsSketchover existing 3D data (paint functionality not available in SurfaceStudio or IRIX).Concept Modeling and RenderingCreate iterative concepts to study form and color (rendering is not available in SurfaceStudio).Digital to Physical Modeling WorkfowWork with scanneddata of physical models and output models for rapid prototyping.Production ModelingCreate geometry for manufacture.Design CommunicationTeams with technical modelers and designers can communicate with each other by annotating and drawing on the same working fles.Design Presentations Using StudioToolsAnnotate over livedata and dynamically modify 2D images or 3D geometry duringyour design critique.AnimationCreate design animations to communicate use-cycles, turntable animations, fy-by sequences, or animated exploded views (not available in SurfaceStudio).Output ImagesCreate highquality print images for sales and marketing collateral (not availablein SurfaceStudio).Whether a designer or a modeler is creating iterative concept models or Class-A technical surfaces, StudioTools provides the tools to capture complex form and to visualize it. Mu|tp|e UsesSketching is an integral part of design. Not only does StudioTools offer a full feature paint workfow, it provides a single environment from which 2D drawings fow into the 3D process. Image courtesy of Alexander Barros Neves, Duncan McCall. Image courtesy of Mike Jelinek, Alias.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com5Launohng for the Irst 1meWhen you launch StudioTools for the very frst time,you are prompted to create a user_data directory.This directory is created in My Documents/StudioTools.The user_data directory contains your project folders, required by StudioTools. By default, StudioTools creates a project called Demo for you to use. A project contains many folders, the most important ones being the wire folder (where your actual fle is saved) and the pix folder (the default location where images are saved).If you run in a networked environment and havefoating licenses of multiple StudioTools products,the Application Launcher appears prompting youto select an available product.Workfow Setting Application LauncherIf you run DesignStudio, Studio or AutoStudio, thisdialog appears allowing you to select which workfowto launch StudioTools. Selecting Paint opens StudioTools in an environment developed for 2D sketching(Windows environments only).UL11INU 51AP1L0The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com6Work AreaThe modeling and paint windowsappear in this space.ShelfThis is your customizable tool shelf. If you are running StudioTools for the frst time, a default shelf is loaded which contains all the commonly used tools.MenuThe menu containsfunctions that affectthe scene, thepicked object, or theStudioTools program.Prompt LineDisplays instruction onthe current tool, error messages, and any input that you key in.Layer BarLets you organize and manage objects in yourscene using layers.PaletteAll tools for creating andmanipulating objects arelocated in tabs in the palette.Unlike the Shelf, the tools arefxed in their tabs, and cannotbe moved, making it idealfor learning.Key Interfaoe L|ementsControl PanelThis panel has three separate modes supporting Modeling, Visualization, and Painting. It combines shelves, tools, and display controls to provide focused workfow functionality.Marking MenusGesture-based menus can be activated right at your cursor for very quick access to commonly used tools.CursorThis is the general cursor in StudioTools. Some features have special cursors.Interfaoe 0vervewThe document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com7WndowsWindows are automatically generated when youcreate a new fle (File > New in the menu bar).By default, there are 4 windows, eachoccupying a quarter of the space.At any time, you can change thenumber of windows or positionand resize them to suit yourneeds. The windows can overlapeach other. In this case, the activewindow is drawn on top.Although you can view multiple windowsat once, you can only work in one at a time.Moving the cursor into a window and clickingin it, or on its window bar, makes that windowactive. New windows and window layouts canbe selected from Menu > Layout.In StudioTools, windows are associated with virtual cameras, so a window is like looking through a view fnder at your data. Windows are independent of your data, so closing a window does not delete objects in your scene or the cameras. There are 3 types of windows in StudioTools: Orthographic; Perspective; and Paint.The Orthographic WindowThe orthographic window gives you a two dimensional view ofthe objects in your scene. These windows provide fxed views.In DesignStudio and Studio, the orthographic views are Top, Front, and Right. In AutoStudio and SurfaceStudio, corresponding views are named Top, Side, and Back. The Perspective Window This window lets you view your 3D scene from any angle. You can tumble, zoom, and pan the camera view. You can turn off the perspective in this window and tumble in an orthographic mode.The perspective window also has an associated Viewing Panel, allowing access to preset views and camera controls.The Paint Window The paint window is for viewing Canvases and Overlays. This window type supports sketching and annotation workfows.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com8++ +The Orthographic Window The Perspective WindowTrack Zoom TumbleYou have complete viewing freedom in the perspective window, plus essential control with the View Panel which automatically appears when the Shift + Alt modifer keys are depressed.Track your view and zoom in andout in the orthographic window.Preset ViewTop, bottom, and all sides, plus the 3/4 views.Look at select objects.Orient tumble behavior to an active construction plane.Enable/disable perspective.Previous ViewToggle between currentand previous view.vewng Pane|Interfaoe 0vervew continuedNavgatng WndowsBuilding your muscle memory using keyboard modifer keys combined with mouse button clicks lets you interact with StudioTools with incredible fnesse. The Shift, Ctrl, and Alt keys are important elements of the interface and can dramatically speed up your ability to switch between common functionality without ever losing focus. Manipulate the views inside your windows by clicking on tools, or by using modifer keys and mouse button combinations.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com9Menu, Pa|ette & 5he|vesThe menu bar contains a series of pull-down menus. Each menu contains a group of related commands.This symbol indicates that an itemhas an associated option window or editor. To open, click on the icon. You will see this symbol in the menu pull-down as well as the palette and shelf.This symbol indicates that an itemhas an associated option window or editor. To open, click on the icon. You will see this symbol in the menu pull-down as well as the palette and shelf.This symbol also indicates asubmenu, but is used over toolicons in the Palette and Shelf. Click andhold on icons that have this symbol toopen a cascading list.Tabs can be found in the palette and the shelves. They can be opened by clicking on the tab with the left mouse button.Tab contents can also be accessed without actually opening the tab. Clicking on the tab with the right mouse button opens a cascading menu revealing all the contents. This is useful when you do not want to lose focus from the current set of open tabs.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com100ptons, Ldtors & Pane|sThe Control Panel is an embedded window, exposing common functionality for different tasks. Open the panel from Windows > Control Panel in the menu bar or from the marking menus.To switch the Control Panel mode, click on the pulldown button at the top of the panel. Option windows let you change settings of the associated tool. They cannot stay open while you continue to work.Control windows and Editors are persistent and can remain open while you work, allowing you to adjust values and/or switch settings.Interfaoe 0vervew continuedIf you have numerous Option Windows and Editors open at one time, you may want to quickly toggle them all on and off. Use Ctrl + Space.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com11+++Markng MenusMarking menus appear when you hold the Shift and Ctrl keys plus one of the mouse buttons. Once you know the positions of the primary tools, you can activate a selected tool by gesturing in its direction before the marking menu even appears. Marking menus provide the fastest method for choosing tools.Below you can see the default tool setting for each corresponding mouse buttonThe document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com12It is important to understandthe basic concepts of how StudioTools manages objects.This is fundamental to howobjects are picked and managed.There are many different types of objects in StudioTools, but almost everything that exists in your scene follows the same basic principles. To begin, many objects, like curves, surfaces, and lights, are handled similarly. All these objects can be abstracted to a single unit, or entity.Individual objects can be grouped together to form a new object. This concept is an essential aspect of StudioTools.You will fnd some preset objects have separate components. More importantly, as StudioTools is a surface modeling package, any single part of a model can be made up of many separate surface patches. You will be using the Group functionality (Edit > Group from the menu bar) to help collate individual objects. In StudioTools, you create groups within groups, which is helpful for managing objects with many parts.This cylinder is made of four separate surfaces, grouped together into one object. Using the Object Lister (Windows > Object Lister), you can view objects in your scene to see group relationships. The Object Lister also helps you select objects and serves as a layer manager.Curve SurfaceLightBA5IU U0NULP1

of 0BJLU15The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com13Like a hinge, the location of the pivot defnes the point of rotation.An object scales up and down from the pivot point.The pivot does not affect free movement of objects unless the object is being snapped to a specifc target.Pvot PontsEach object has its own pivot point; a group has a pivot point and each of the components that makes up the group has its own distinct pivot point as well. You will fnd taking advantageof pivot points to be invaluable when manipulating objects.When new curves, surfaces, or groups are created, the pivot point is automatically created at the origin (0,0,0 in coordinate space).Position the pivot point using Transform > Move Pivot from the palette to better control how your objects behave.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com14There are many pick tools in the palette, but Pick Object and Pick Component are the main tools for selecting objects in your scene. Pick Object always selects the top of a group. Pick Component always selects the individual entities, never the group.To pick, choose a pick tool, click on or draw a marquee over the object you want to pick.To add more objects, click on them. To remove them from the set of picked objects, click on them a second time.When you click an area with more than one valid object to select, a Pick Chooser appears. Clicking on the list lets you easily and accurately make your selection.BA5IU U0NULP1

of PIUKINUThe document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com150sp|ayng Uontro|sTo effectively use StudioTools, you need to become accustomed to toggling on and off the display of certain elements. This is particularly true of Control Vertices. These points reveal the mathematics of the geometry and are also a powerful method for you to sculpt form.Master display controls are located in Display Toggles > Controls. This control window gives check boxes for turning the various controls on and off.You will fnd that it is easier to access these controls in the Marking Menus and the Control Panel.To pick Control Vertices (CVs), use Pick CV from the palette or from your Marking Menus. The pick behavior is the same as that of picking objects, so you can click to select or marquee select multiple CVs.When a CV is selected, it shares the same pivot point as the curve that it is a part of. This is useful for scaling the points and rotating. Unlike objects, CVs do not snap to the pivot. If you snap move a CV, the CV itself goes to the target location. This is also true of other points and handles.Another important pick tool is Pick Nothing. Pick Nothing deselects all objects in the scene. This tool is a momentary function. As an example, if you are in Pick Object and realize you have selected the wrong curves, you can invoke Pick Nothing to deselect; however, you are still in Pick Object mode and can continue selecting, without having to choose that tool again.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com161ransform 1oo|sThere are numerous transform tools in the Palette. The primary tools are Move, Rotate,and Scale, which can also be found in the default marking menu and shelf.When you make one of these transform tools active, it is important to know that the tool remembers the last pick mode that you were in. Effectively, these tools are combined selection/transform tools. In these tools, Shift + Click allows you to add and remove selected items. It is a good practice to keep your cursor away from objects when moving,to prevent accidentally selecting and moving the wrong object.1he 0rthographo WndowThere are exclusive behaviors for moving in the orthographic and perspective windows. In the orthographic windows, the left mouse button allows free transform. Using the middle mouse button constrains the transformation horizontally for Move and Scale (regardless of which orthographic view you are in). The right mouse button constrains vertically.1ransformng 0b[eots+The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com171he Perspeotve WndowIn the Perspective Window, the mouse buttons correspond to the world space coordinates (X,Y, Z) to allow free movement in all axes. When moving, the left button constrains to X, middle to Y, and right to Z. For rotation, the buttons rotate around each axis; and the scale tool scales your objects uniformly.The Perspective Window can be used exclusively in a one window workfow. Using the View Panel, you can uncheck the Perspective box and select any of the six preset views (top, bottom, front, back, and sides). When perspectiveis disabled, these presets behave like the orthographic windows and thus have the same move constraints using the middle and right mouse button.5nappngSnapping functionality can be accessed from the top right corner of the StudioTools interface. Three icons let you toggle Point Snap, Grid Snap, and Curve Snap. Snapping can also be momentarily turned on using modifer keys and works in combination with the middle and right mouse button move constraints.Snap to CV and Edit Points. Snap to the grid. Grid spacing can be adjusted in Palette > Construction > Grid Preset.Snap to curves, surfaces and construction entities. The number of curve snap divisions can be set in Preferences > General Preferences in the Modeling tab.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com18 Mode|ng Prnop|esImage courtesy of Martti Lemieux, Alias.Designers can quickly experiment with, and modify shapes at any stage of the design process.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com19NUPB5StudioTools is a NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines) surface modeler. Learning to model with NURBS geometry is like learning to model with any physical or digital medium: you need to understand how the material behaves and how to manipulate it to achieve the desired shape.This booklet does not teach you how to model in StudioTools, but does provide you with a few introductory concepts on techniques. To learn how to effectively model in StudioTools, take advantage of the StudioTools learning material and on-line documentation.UurvesCurves play a key role in modeling in StudioTools.Curves are used to defne shapes and profles thatare the basis for surface creation. For this reason, it is important to create good quality curves, as poor shape or heavy geometry will be passed onto the surface you create.Anatomy of a UurveStudioTools draws CVs differently to let you tell the difference between the start and the end of a curve. The frst CV (at the start point of the curve) is drawn as a box. The second CV is drawn as a small U to show the increasing U dimension from the start point. All other CVs are drawn as small Xs. The frst two CVs and the last two CVs defne the tangential direction of the start and end of the curve respectively.Control Vertex (CV)Edit Point (EP)Edit points mark the connection point between two spans.HullHelps to visualize relationship between CVs.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com205urfaoesModeling using NURBS geometry requires a little strategy. The surface tools help you create surfaces, but can neither predict the type of object you are creating nor the purpose of the model (whether it be for a rough sketch model or for production). After you become familiar with various modeling techniques, you will be able to determine how to best achieve your forms.Anatomy of a 5urfaoeControl Vertex (CV)Isoparametric Curve (Also called Isoparm) Isoparms represent the math of thesurface and describe the spans (also called segmentation). This surface has one span in one direction and two spans in the other. Spans give more detail to the surface (more CVs). You can learn more about geometry in the tutorials and on-line documentation.Surface EdgeHullMode|ng Prnop|es continuedWith StudioTools, you can combine procedural modeling, direct modeling, and trimmed surfaces to develop your digital model. As a result, there can be different methods to achieve the same form. Though this may seem to complicate the modeling process, it means StudioTools has the versatility to support a broad range of modeling applications. StudioTools can be used to develop conceptual sketch models, production modeling, through to aesthetic technical surfacing.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com21Create a skin across multiple curves.Fill in boundaries defned by connecting curves.Extrude profles freely or along path curves to create sweeping surfaces.Another approach is to manipulate CVs on surfaces. This technique is called Direct Modeling.Surfaces can be intersected, creating curves-on-surface. The curve-on-surface can be used to build from as well as defne regions to trim.Surfaces of any shape can be obtained by modifying existing surfaces. A setof trim tools allows you to cut back surfaces using other surfaces or curves to defne the trim parameters. Mode|ng ApproaohesCurve-based surface creation tools can be used to create the primary surfaces of your object.Primary surfaces can be blended with secondary surfaces (also known as transition surfaces). In StudioTools, transitions can be created with regular surface tools, as well as specifc flleting and blending tools.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com22 Mode|ng Prnop|es continuedUonstruoton PstoryConstruction history is the saved information about how an object was created. When you edit construction history, the object automatically updates. For almost every tool, StudioTools gives you the option of saving the history of how an object was constructed. This means you can edit the curves, surfaces, manipulators, tool options, and so on,that were used to create an object, and the object automatically updates.Using Marking Menus, you can quickly Query Edit surfaces with history. Simply click on the target and you are automatically returned back to the tool that created the history. History View can also be used to re-invoke, select, suspend, and delete history.Key Interfaoe L|ementMany tools have option buttons that appear at the bottom corner of the active window. In StudioTools, the space bar is the hot key for accepting. For repeated operations, this can dramatically speed up tasks.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com23Uonstruoton 0ptonsDepending on the type of modeling that you are doing, Construction Settings can play a vital role in the quality of your model, particularly if the data needs to be moved into another system.Using Preferences > Construction Options, you can choose from a list of presets or customize the construction units and tolerances.vsua|zeThe ability to visualize your surfaces is essential to properly creating them.StudioTools provides a variety of evaluation tools for thorough surface analysis. These tools can be found in the palette and Control Panel.Interactive Hardware Shading and Diagnostic Shading support the modeling process. Further details on visualization can be found in the next section.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com24Image courtesy of Alexander Barros Neves, Duncan McCall.vsua|zatonAlias StudioTools is capable of avariety of visualization techniques,useful for modeling as wellas creating images.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com25Interaotve 5hadngInteractive shading uses your computers graphics card to draw surfaces. There are two types of interactive shading: Hardware Shade and Diagnostic Shade. Either can be used to help visualize your model, but each provides different functionality.Wireframe DisplayThe wireframe provides valuable visual feedback on your geometry, but does not help you visualize what the surfaces look like.Diagnostic ShadingDiagnostic Shading, located in Object Display from the menu bar and in the Control Panel, is a fast method of shading your surfaces. The controls are simple, allowing your whole model, or specifc target surfaces, to be automatically shaded. As the name implies, the tool is designed to allow fast diagnostic visualization of your surfaces to support your modeling workfow. Diagnostic Shading is the primary shading method for SurfaceStudio.Hardware ShadeHardware Shade is a completely different method from Diagnostic Shading. Hardware Shade requires Shaders to represent different materials and lights to illuminate your scene. You can achieve more realism with this type of shading. Access this tool from Display Toggles > Hardware Shade, from your marking menus, or from the Control Panels Visualization mode.The frst time you use Hardware Shade in a scene, a default shader is applied and a pair of default lights is automatically created.Hardware Shade is adjustable, allowing you to have settings for fast performance or high quality display. High quality features include interactive refection of environment maps, surface characteristics (such as highlights, texture maps, bump textures, etc.) and options to see ground plane shadows and refection.SurfaceStudio and AutoStudio provide advanced diagnostics, such as Curvature and Contact Analysis.Multi-Color or RandomColor can be appliedto your surfaces.Evaluate the fow ofhighlights with stripesor refection maps.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com265hadersShaders are descriptions of surface materials or effects that control what a surface looks like. They are necessary for Hardware Shade as well as for Software Rendering.You can manage shaders from Render > Multi-lister > List All and from the Control Panels Visualization mode.The Multi-lister contains the settings for all shaders, the environment, and all lights in your scene.Double-clicking any of the items in the Multi-lister opens the associated editor. From here, you can adjust the settings to achieve the material or effect you are looking for.1ypes of 5hadersThere are four shading models for Shaders. A shading model is a representation of how light bounces when it hits a surface. Different models simulate different types of materials better.Shaders can be dragged onto geometry from the Control Panel, or assigned to the selected objects from the Multi-lister or Control Panel.vsua|zaton continuedLambert Good for matte materials (chalk, matte paint, unpolished surfaces).PhongGood for glassy orglossy materials(plastic, glass, chrome).Blinn A versatile shader that can simulate glossy and dull metallic materials (brass, aluminum).LightsourceThis shader has no shading.Good for representing incandescent or fuorescent objects (TV screen, light bulb).The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com27Uontro| Pane|, vsua|zaton ModeLibraryThese folders contain environments and shaders thatcan be loaded into your scene.List of the current environment and shaders in the scene.Action buttonsAssign shader to selected surfaces, pick surfaces associated with the current shader, duplicate shader,and create layered shader.Shader ParametersDisplays the basic settings of the current shader forquick editing.Action buttonsHardware shade, toggle model, Multi-lister, and delete unused shaders in scene.Creating ImagesTo save an image from any of the windows, use File > Export > Save Current Window. This is a useful way to capture snapshots of work-in-progress, or to export high resolution captures of fully shaded geometry.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com28PenderngIn addition to interactive rendering, StudioTools (excluding SurfaceStudio) has tools that generate effects and renderings. These are located in the Render menu and include all the global settings for render output, editors, and rendering features.Software rendering provides different features and additional details to image creation than can be achieved with Hardware Shade. There are three methods of rendering: Raycasting, Raytracing, and Hidden Line Rendering.Raycasting Produces smooth shaded renderings that include basic shadows. Raycasting is faster than raytracing, but does not produce refections or refraction (although you can simulate these using clever shaders). Hidden Line Rendering Produces outline renderings of objects that are flled with fat, unshaded color. RaytracingProduces smooth shaded renderings that include optical effects (refections and refraction) and smooth shadows. It creates more realistic renderings, but is slower than raycasting. Renderings can be launched using Render and Direct Render. Before launching a rendering, however, you need to set up Render Globals. In this editor, you establish the quality settings that are used by Direct Render and Render. For Render, the output format and image resolution are also defned in Render Globals.vsua|zaton continuedThe document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com29RenderChoose the render method from the option box. Choosing Render opens a browser where you name your fle. The default location is your current project in your My Documents/StudioTools/user_data directory.Direct RenderDirect Render calculates the image directly on top of the active window. Using the right mouse button inthe Direct Render window opens the options to pause, re-render, and save the image to your clipboard.Ambient OcclusionAmbient occlusion renders shading based on an omni-directional light source to create general areas of shadow on your model. The feature set is located in Render > Ambient Occlusion.When calculated, the results are immediately visible on your Hardware Shaded geometry, adding incredible realism to your interactive display. The shadows are applied to the geometry and are saved with your fle; however, they cannot update interactively. When you move geometry in the 3D scene, the ambient occlusion does not update. In order to update the ambient occlusion it needs to be deleted and re-calculated.Ambient occlusion is also used with software renderers, adding a global illumination-like quality to your renderings. Once again, the shadows are baked onto the geometry, so if you use the animation functionality in StudioTools, you will not be able to combine ambient occlusion with moving parts.Hardware Shade with ambient occlusion. Raytraced rendering with ambient occlusion.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com30 vsua|zaton continued5ketoh PenderngSketch rendering is a method for previewing concept sketches directly on basic geometry. This technique is ideal for quickly drawing in details rather than investing modeling time on undecided design features and details.Canvas > Project Sketch converts images into a special shader and layers it onto the model. The original shaders applied on the model remain, leaving them completely adjustable.You must have images in Canvas planes in order to use Project Sketch. You can create Canvases using StudioTools integrated sketching, or import images using File > Import > Canvas image.AnmatonIn StudioTools, creating animation involves establishing a timeline, then varying one or more properties of objects (for example, position or color) over time.All the animation features are gathered together in the Animation menu, including animation tools, editors, time slider, and playback controls. All animation sequences output to a series of still images corresponding to the number of frames in the timeline.Output to Pix in Animation > Editors > Playback Options saves out still screen images from whichever screen is active in the StudioTools interface. This tool can be used to capture models in wireframe or hardware shaded modes.Activating the animation option in Render > Render Globals sets StudioTools up to create a software rendered sequence of images when the next render is initialized.Animation > Keyframe is the primary method of creating animation. Animation > Set Motion is another method, good for moving objects along set paths.Animation > Turntable automatically creates a turntable animation for you based on the number of frames you want for a single revolution.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com31Image courtesy of Mike Jelinek, Alias5ketohngThe Alias StudioTools Paint workfow has nowbeen reorganized so that it is more intuitive tothose designers coming from a 2D background.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com32 5ketohng continuedIntegrated paint functionality opens up many creative possibilities in StudioTools. On Windows platforms, DesignStudio, Studio, and AutoStudio provide a complete paint kit, allowing you to use StudioTools as a full featured 2D sketching package. SurfaceStudio exposes the basic paint and canvas tools for annotation and mark-up.Uanvas P|anesCanvases are like sheets of paper that exist in the 3D environment. You defne the canvas in the New Canvas dialog. Canvases are created to scale at the origin. You can positionand scale them with the regular transform tools without affecting the canvas resolution.0ver|ay P|anesOverlay planes can be created in the perspective window. Unlike canvas planes, they do not exist in the 3D environment. Overlays only exist from the particular view from which they are created. Overlay planes allow you to annotate or create drawings directly over your geometry. Use Windows > Construction Plane Editor to quickly access the overlay planes that youve created.Using the Paint window, you can view all the canvases and overlays in the scene. Working with overlays in the paint window allows variable zoom without losing registration of the underlying geometry.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com33Pot KeysWhen a brush tool is active, you can use hot keys to interactively adjust brush settings.This image illustrates the default hot keys.You can customize your hotkeys in Preferences > Interface > Hotkeys/Menus. In additionto the menu and palette sections in this editor, paint-specifc bindings can be found under Special > Paint.Brush ModesF - Cycle through brush modes1 - Paint2 - Erase3 - Hide4 - Show5 - Smear6 - Blur7 - SharpenS - Brush sizeT - RotateX - Reset brushR - Inner/outer radiiP - Aspect ratioL - Clone brush resetO - OpacityC - Color grabV - Twist viewZ - Snap mode=- Marquee add-- Marquee subtractSpace - Pan viewCtrl + K - Clear layerCtrl + L - New layerCtrl + M - Merge downThe document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com34Pant WorkowThe paint workfow focuses the interface for 2D sketching and drawing. The menu and palette are shortened to hide the modeling, rendering, and animation tools. The workfow also has a unique set of marking menus and a paint shelf.5ketohng continued++The middle and right mouse buttons have tools for managing layers and shapes, more suitable for mouse control.+The left mouse button marking menu is optimized for stylus use.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com35Pant 5he|fThe default paint shelf is populated by all the tools that are useful for a paint workfow. The shelf and marking menu are ideal for use in full screen mode. Full screen display is located in Layout > Full Screen or from the marking menus.Key Interfaoe L|ementsCanvas Layer EditorCanvas Plane toolsImage layer stackNumber of associated mask layersOpacityLayer preview imageMask layer stackLinks to image layersQuick access buttonsLayer typeConstruction Plane EditorVisibilityControl Panel, Paint ModeShelfGeometryDisplayActive toolcontrolsQuickaccessbuttonsThe document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com36 1he Uustomzab|e InterfaoePreferences > Interface > ShelfExtras provides blank spaces that can be dragged onto a shelf to help visually separate tool groups.StudioTools provides you with a unique environment to optimize how you use the tools. As you become familiar with the tools and the workfows, you can tweak the interface to meet your own personal preferences.Uustomzng 5he|ves and Markng MenusUsing the middle mouse button, you can drag any menu or palette item onto any of the shelves in the StudioTools interface (Shelf, Control Panels, Marking Menus, Command Stepper).Using shelves gives you the ability to have different versions ofthe same tool.When an item is dragged onto the shelf, a red arrow appears showing you where it will be placed. Holding the cursor above another icon draws an arrow, allowing you to create a cascading group of tools.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com37Markng MenusMarking menus use the shelf interface for set up, but do not support the cascading functionality. The images below illustrate how the marking menus display when you customize the marking menu shelf.If four items are placed into the Marking Menu shelf, the four tools are automatically balanced into the North, East, South, and West positions.When more than four items are placed on the shelf, the Marking Menus automatically use the 45 degree positions as well. The items fll the eight main directions (which are the gestural positions). All additional items fll in a menu below the South position.NSW EN ES W=Right-click on the shelf to reveal the Shelf option pulldown. You can make new tabs to add to the current shelf set, save the shelf set, or load an existing shelf set. Shelf sets are saved in your UserPrefs13.0 folder.12NW NESW SE=NNE E SESSWWNW12NSW EThe document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com38Penamng 5he|f & Markng Menu ItemsTo rename items in your shelf or marking menus, double-click the icon while pressing the Ctrl key. An option box opens where you can edit the name of the selected icon.Potkey/MenusThe Hotkey/Menu Editor lets you assign hotkeys and hide tools (short menus). Each workfow hasits own set of short menus allowing you to sculpt your workfow.1he Uustomzab|e Interfaoe continuedThe document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com39Preferenoes 0vervewThe Preference menu contains all the editors and features related to the Studio environment.WorkfowSwitch between workfowsInterfaceVarious interface optionsPerformance OptionsAdvanced performance settingsMenusEnable Menu item fltering (Short Menus). Set-up using Interface > Hotkeys.General PreferencesOption Window for general UI settings.Construction OptionsUnit and Tolerance settings.User OptionsSave custom tool and interface settings.All user preferences are stored in the UserPrefs13.0 folder. If this directory is renamed or deleted, StudioTools launcheswith default settings.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com40If you are upgrading from version 12 or an earlier release, you will notice a number of signifcant changes to the interface as well as many new tools. This fnal section highlights some of the features new to version 13. To get detailed information on all the new features and changes, be sure to review the on-line documentation. Uenera| ImprovementsFile > Open recentThis new open feature enables you to see a list of fles youve opened recently. Up to the last ten fles are accessible from the list.Object Display > Hide unselectedAll unselected surfaces are turned invisible. This is a fast method of instantly isolating the selected geometry.Delete > Delete modelThis is a new tool that replaces both Delete > Delete all objects and Delete > Delete stage contents. It allows you to delete all the geometry in the scene, while retaining the rendering setup (lights, cameras, shaders, environments) so that you can import a new model into the same rendering setup and shade it immediately. Pick > Pick componentPick component has a new option called Meshes, allowing you to set the pick mask to select only mesh objects. Pick > Pick visibleThis pick tool selects all the geometry that will be visible when the model is shaded. Hidden geometry (non-selected) can then be made invisible or deleted to speed up interaction during visualization. Shelf enhancementsYou can now create cascading menus on your shelves by adding tools above other tools. You can also insert shelf spacers to visually partition items in your shelves using Preferences > Interface > ShelfExtras.Viewing models 1:1Two new tools in the View tab allow you to view your models at true scale in orthographic windows. This means that a 10 centimeter long object will appear as 10 centimeters long when measured on the screen with a measuring tape. To set up, choose View > View 1:1 > Calibrate 1:1.Safe termination of the applicationFrom the Windows Start menu, select Programs > Alias > StudioTools 13.0 > Save And Exit. In version 13, there is a way to safely terminate Studio and save your data, for those rare occasions when the application hangs or takes too long to complete an action.WPA15 NLWThe document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com41File > Import > Canvas ImageImages can be imported directly into your active window or on selected construction planes using this new import tool.Delete > Painting > Delete canvases from construction planesThis tool removes any images from selected canvas planes, leaving the construction plane intact.0ata ManagementWindows > Construction plane editorConstruction planes and canvases (planes with images) are managed through a separate window, the Construction Plane Editor (Windows > Editors > Construction Plane editor).Layer enhancementsYou can now use the color chip in the Layer bar totoggle layer visibility without opening the pull out. Additionally, Windows > Information > Layer Categories has been modifed to offer a better and more straightforward interaction. Windows > Object listerThe object lister organizes your scene based onthe hierarchy you see in the Scene Block Diagram, or based on modeling layers. When organizing by modeling layers, the object lister can be used likea vertical layer editor. 0ynamo 5hape Mode|ngIn this release, were pleased to introduce you to two new shaping tools: Transformer Rig, a powerful tool to globally transform surfaces; and Lattice Rig, which gives you the ability to quickly iterate variations on a design.Object Edit > Transformer RigThe Transformer Rig lets you defne a custom rig using regular geometry as modifers and constraints. The rig establishes a construction history that allows you to modify the target geometry by using the transform tools (move, rotate, scale).Object Edit > Lattice RigThe Lattice Rig applies a simple lattice over your selected geometry. You directly manipulate the lattice to interactively modify your model.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com42Mode|ngSurface fllet and Freeform blend tools enhancementsChanges have been made to these fllet tools to give you improved handling of edges; that is, how the fllet edges (in the V direction) meet up with the edges of the boundary surfaces. Surfaces > Multi-surface blend > Profle blendThis new tool lets you create one or many transitional (secondary) surface(s) between multiple continuous surface boundaries, by specifying any number of cross-sections (profle curves) between the primary surfaces. Surface > Ball CornerThe complicated task of creating ball corners hasbeen simplifed with the introduction of this tool. Available only in SurfaceStudio and AutoStudio.Surface Edit > Planarize hullThis tool lets you project a single row of CVs onto a plane, or all rows of CVs onto individual planes. Each projection plane is either determined by the view direction and the ends of the row, or chosen as the best-ft plane that goes through the end CVs of the row.Surface Edit > Trim SurfaceTrim has undergone a major overhaul, making it a more powerful tool and simplifying the trimming workfow. You can now select/unselect any number of surfaces to trim; select and project the trimming curves; and Trim divide from within one tool.Surface Edit > Trim convertThe mathematics used to generate four-sided trim surfaces have been improved to provide a clean CV structure. This feature is only available in SurfaceStudio and AutoStudio.Surfaces > Curve networkThe Curve network tool can now solve networksthat include fve sided boundaries. This increases the fexibility of the tool for generating rapid surfaces.Utilities > Plug-in Manager > Modeling > Global Surface IntersectThis plug-in globally intersects all the selected geometry in a single step.Control Panel > Move CVThe behavior of the Move CV tool in the Control Panel has changed slightly so that it can now be used on curves and surfaces that are displayed with their CVs turned off. The tool now automatically turns them on and as soon as you choose a different tool, the CVs and hulls are turned off again.Improved feedback in Square and RailArrows indicate problems with boundary curve intersections when a Square or Rail surface is being updated through the construction history mechanism. If modifcations to the boundary curves cause them to stop intersecting, a small red and yellow arrow appears at that corner.Whats New continuedThe document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com43UurvesCurves > New curve (CV)The CV curve tool has a new option that enables progressive degree creation.Curve Edit > Modify > StretchThis tool has an improved interface that allows you to add or remove control handles interactively, as well as change the position or the tangent value of the active control handle.Curve Edit > Modify > Transform curveThis new tool has been implemented to provide a direct way of positioning a curve. A curve can be positioned so that it intersects two rail curves. Previously, this workfow required many individual steps, using various tools.Utilities > Plug-in Manager > Modeling > Global Curve IntersectThis plug-in globally intersects and segments all the selected curves in a single step.Curve Edit > Sort SectionsThis tool automatically sorts sections data into modeling layers.0gta| to Physoa|Mesh handling functionality has expanded dramatically in StudioTools 13. The features include tools for generating geometry from a mesh, repairing meshes, smoothing and reducing meshes, bridging gaps and flling holes, reversing normals on meshes, as well as offsetting meshes to make watertight STL fles.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com44Lva|uatonCross-section specifcations in the control panelThe Cross Section tool in the Control Panel has been improved. You can now create any number of cross section sets (groups). Each set corresponds to either a particular combination of X, Y, and Z aligned cross-sections, a series of radial sections, or a set of section data or construction planes (reference data). You can then apply anyof the cross section sets to your chosen geometry. Locators > Deviation > Mesh and SurfaceThis new tool lets you see the minimum and maximum deviation between a mesh and a surface.Evaluate > Deviation MapThe Evaluate > Deviation properties tool has been renamed Evaluate > Deviation map and can now display a color map showing the deviation between two sets of surfaces or between two sets of meshes, in addition to the Surface-to-Mesh deviation.Evaluate > Contact analysisThis new tool provides you with an ability to analyze the safety of a model. This tool is especially useful with car interior surface design work. Equally capable of working with meshes and NURBS surfaces, this new tool enables you to examine a collection of surfaces for potential impact points with a head (represented by a sphere). This feature is only available in SurfaceStudio and AutoStudio.vsua|zatonHardware ShadeHardware Shade has been dramatically enhanced with new functionality and performance improvements. In the option box, youll fnd new options that give you increased control over ground plane shadows, as well as new capabilities for environment refections, blurred ground plane refections, bump maps, and highlights that accurately reproduce the Raycasters Blinn specular highlights. Toggle Display > ModelAn option has been added to include the toggleof CVs and Hulls. You can now have a shaded window (using Hardware or Diagnostic Shading) with all controls and geometry turned off, while still manipulating CVs in another.Render > Ambient OcclusionAmbient occlusion is new way of calculating shading based on an omni-directional light source to create general areas of shadow on your model. Ambient occlusion can be viewed in Hardware Shade as well as in software renders.Whats New continuedThe document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com45File > Export > Save Current WindowThis window capture feature cannow export a user defned resolution of the active window. You can take advantage of the new shading capabilities by capturing high resolution,high quality images.5ketohngPreferences > Workfow > PaintThe paint workfow and paint features have been greatly improved in version 13. The paint workfow can now be accessed immediately at start up through a workfow dialog. The interface has been refned to better cater to 2D sketching with the introduction of a new Paint window and Paint shelf. In the Paint workfow, File > New starts a new fle and automatically open the New Canvas window.Windows > Canvas Layer EditorThe Plane/Layer Editor has been replaced with the new Canvas Layer Editor. This new editor has thumbnail previews and comprehensive masking functionality that allows you to link masks to many combinations of layers.New Default BrushesThe classic suite of brushes have been moved intothe new Paint shelf and a new set of simplifed defaults have replaced themin the palette.Paint > ShapeThe Shape tool has been split into Shape Outline and Shape Fill. You can now select the curves that defne a shape in more than one location, allowing you to create shapes that were previously impossible.Utilities > Plug-in Manager > Paint > Print CanvasThis plug-in gives you a page setup and print dialog in the File menu. Print Canvas provides a fast and easy way to send canvases to a printer.Paint > Paint SymmetryThis tool gives you the ability to sketch and automatically have the strokes mirrored, either bilaterally or radially.Canvas/Overlay creation behaviorWhen you use a brush and click in an orthographic window without a canvas present, you get an option window to input image resolution. In the perspective window, the option window prompts for resolution and canvas type. You can disable this prompt in Preferences > General Preferences and set your preferred behavior to execute automatically.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com46A|as 0esgn MembershpAlias offers two levels of support services as well as Getting Started support -- to meet the varying needs of its Alias StudioTools, Alias ImageStudio and Alias PortfolioWall customers.Design Platinum Membership: www.alias.com/platinumThis top-level membership program lets you get the most out of your StudioTools software. 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These short-term, intense courses will help you advance quickly so you can get back to work equipped with the skills you need.The document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com48 NotesThe document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.com1Welcome2Requirements & Installation3Using this Booklet4Multiple Uses5Getting Started6Interface Overview 12Basic Concept of Objects 14Basic Concept of Picking 16Transforming Objects 18Modeling Principles 24Visualization 31Sketching 36The Customizale Interface 40Whats New 46Services 47LearningToolsThe document is for study only,if any tort to your rights,Please inform us,we will delete itwww.cadfamily.comContact:cadserv21@hotmail.comGLOBAL HEADQUARTERS210 King Street EastToronto, Ontario CanadaM5A 1J7tel 416.362.9181 | www.alias.com/contactNorth America toll free 800.447.2542EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICAUK, N. 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