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Introduction to 3D Modeling

Abstract Introduction to 3D modeling is a beginner level CAD course focusing on easing the transition from 2D to 3D design skills, using Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD CAM. The course includes introductions to industry standard 3D modeling techniques and skills and covers four main types of 3D modeling in Fusion 360. These are Sketching and Parametric modeling, Freeform modeling and sculpting, Direct modeling and Assembly Modeling. Whether you are a designer, engineer, machinist, maker, artist, teacher, student, or just plain curious, this course will help you to take your first steps and make the transition to professional 3D modeling. Through a series of easy to follow video tutorials and 3D modeling exercises, the course will equip you with the necessary professional competencies required for 3D modeling and design.

Introduction to 3D Modeling .................................................................................................... 3 Lesson 1: A quick overview of 2D and 3D Modeling in Fusion 360 ........................................... 4

Tutorial Video 1: Create a new cloud project, upload and save a 3D Model. ................................ 4 Step 1: Launch Fusion, create a new project and upload the Reciprocating Saw 3D model. .......... 4 Step 2: Save a copy of the Reciprocating Saw ................................................................................. 7

Tutorial Video 2: Survey and edit the Reciprocating Saw 3D Model. .......................................... 10 Step 1: Use the ViewCube. ............................................................................................................ 10 Step 2: Use the Navigation Bar ...................................................................................................... 12 Step 3: Use the Browser. ............................................................................................................... 18 Step 4: Explore the Reciprocating Saw Assembly in the browser. ................................................ 22

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Introduction to 3D Modeling The main aim of this course is to help ease the learning transition from 2D design to 3D modeling. 3D modeling using CAD is a superb additional skillset for any product designer, engineer, or machinist and being able to use Fusion 360 CAD/CAM will enable you to take an excellent idea from a concept, through to a working 3D CAD model for manufacture, testing and production. Fusion 360 and Autodesk Design Academy provide extensive learning resources which make it incredibly easy to use CAD and learn how to 3D Model. Furthermore, Fusion 360 is free to students and educators, works on both Apple and PC operating systems, on multiple devices and platforms. If you are looking to make the transition from 2D to 3D modeling -‐ this course has been developed to guide you through the process and have you up and running, developing design for professional 3D models after a few short lessons.

Lesson 1: A quick overview of 2D and 3D Modeling in Fusion 360 Watch this video series to learn the main differences between 2D and 3D models in Fusion 360. After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

• Create new projects, Open and Save models in Fusion 360. • Use the Viewcube, navigation, display and orbit tools to survey and edit CAD models in

Fusion 360. • Use the browser in Fusion 360 to view and edit 2D and 3D elements such as Sketches and

Bodies.

Tutorial Video 1: Create a new cloud project, upload and save a 3D Model. After completing this tutorial, you will be able to:

• Create new projects, Open and Save models in Fusion 360. Step 1: Launch Fusion, create a new project and upload the Reciprocating Saw 3D model.

1. Launch Fusion 360.

2. Click to show the Data Panel.

3. Click Create New Project.

4. Enter name for new project: Introduction to 3D Modeling.

5. Double-‐click Introduction to 3D Modeling.

6. Click Upload.

7. Click Select files.

8. Locate and open Reciprocating_Saw from the course download materials.

9. Click Upload.

10. When upload is complete, click Close.

11. Double-‐click Reciprocating Saw dataset from the data panel to open in Fusion.

12. Click to hide the data panel.

Step 2: Save a copy of the Reciprocating Saw

1. From the File Menu, click Save as.

2. Enter name: reciprocating_Saw_Copy and specify location: Introduction to 3D Modeling > Master, then click Save.

3. Click to show the Data Panel.

4. Click Settings > View as List.

5. Hover over active tab. Note that Reciprocating_Saw_Copy v1 is open in Fusion.

Click to hide the data panel.

Tutorial Video 2: Survey and edit the Reciprocating Saw 3D Model. After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

• Use the Viewcube, navigation, display and orbit tools to survey and edit CAD models in Fusion 360.

• Use the browser in Fusion 360 to view and edit 2D and 3D elements such as Sketches and Bodies.

Step 1: Use the ViewCube.

1. This is the default Home position. You can use the Viewcube to change the view of the 3D model.

2. Click Front on the Viewcube.

3. Click Left on the Viewcube.

4. Click Back on the Viewcube.

5. Click Right on the Viewcube.

6. Click to select individual corners, edges and faces on the Viewcube. Click to explore the Viewcube.

Click corners

Click faces

7. Click and hold to drag the Viewcube and orbit the 3D model.

8. Click Home to return to the default Home view.

Step 2: Use the Navigation Bar

1. Click to Orbit the 3D Model.

2. Click to Pan the 3D Model.

3. Click to Zoom. Zoom in and out.

4. Click Zoom Window.

5. Click and drag a selection window around the area to zoom.

6. Click Fit.

7. Click Display Settings > Visual Style > Wireframe.

8. Click for Mesh Display.

9. Click Environment.

10. Click Effects.

11. Click Object Visibility.

12. Click Camera > Perspective with Ortho Faces.

13. Click Ground Plane Offset.

14. Click Grid and Snaps. Toggle on and off the Layout Grid.

15. Click Viewports > Multiple Views.

16. Click Viewports > Single View.

Step 3: Use the Browser.

1. Click to expand the Bodies, and then toggle off the visibility of Body40.

2. Toggle on the visibility of Body40 and contract the bodies.

3. Click to expand the Sketches, toggle on the visibility of all Sketches and toggle off the visibility of the Bodies to view the sketches on the 3D model.

4. Click to contract the Sketches, then click to toggle on the visibility of the Bodies.

5. Click to expand Component3:1 > expand Bodies in the component.

6. Click Zoom Window.

7. Click and drag a selection window around the Component3:1 area on the 3D model to zoom. Component3:1 is the Trigger of the Reciprocating Saw.

8. In the Browser, click to toggle off and then o the visibility of Body1 in Component3:1 and note the visibility of the trigger in the 3D model.

9. Click the Trigger on the 3D Model and drag to move the trigger.

10. In the Browser, click to contract Component3:1.

11. In the File Menu, click to Undo Drag Components.

Step 4: Explore the Reciprocating Saw Assembly in the browser.

1. Click to expand the Reciprocating Saw assembly. Note the assembly comprises of sub-‐

assemblies, components and bodies.

2. Click Home in the Viewcube.

3. In the Browser, toggle off the visibility of the Bodies to hide the Saw outer casing.

4. In the Browser, explore component structure. For example, expand Motor:1 > Permanent Magnet:2 > Bodies in the reciprocating saw assembly.

5. Contract all elements in the Browser.

6. In the Browser, toggle on the visibility of Bodies and Sketches.

7. In the File Menu, click Save then click OK to save the 3D Model.

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