Introduction: HOW TO CREATE a 3D DESIGN FORM IN 3D MODELLING SOFTWARE

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In this tutorial, we'll create a 3D design form in 3D. SelfCAD is the 3D modelling software that we use. With SelfCAD, you can quickly create 3D models without spending a lot of time learning how, and you can quickly create both simple and complicated designs. We'll use SelfCAD's 3D shapes, polygon selection, Move tool, and other tools. We'll start by altering a square in 3D design. You will learn how to utilise the many SelfCAD tools by finding out how to 3D-design this form.

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So let's get going!

Step 1: Insert a Cylinder and Delete Its Circular Faces

First of all, go to the 3D shapes and insert a cylinder to the working interface. Set its height to 5, vertical segments to 50, and rotation x to 90. Then opt for polygon selection and select both the circular faces of the cylinder and delete them.

Step 2: Add Thickness to the Object and Activate Loop Selection

Next from the modify category, select the add thickness tool. Set thickness to 1. Then opt for edge selection, go to settings and activate the loop selection.

Step 3: Fillet the Circular Edges

Now, select both the circular edges. Then from the modify category, select the fillet tool. Set intensity to 0.5 and level to 4.

Step 4: Copy the Selected Object

Next, go to the tools category and select the copy offsets option. Set y to 2. Then click on the add option to add a new macro step. Set operation to rotate, y to 6.6 and amount of copies to 26. After that, click on the create copy button to create copies.

Step 5: Insert a Cylinder and Select All the Objects

Now, we will insert a cylinder and set its top radius to 2, bottom radius to 2, height to 152 and position y to 1. Then go to the edit menu and select all the objects.

Step 6: Make the Selection a Union

Next, go to stitch and scoop and make them a union. 

Step 7: CONCLUSION: HENCE, WE HAVE DESIGNED a 3D DESIGN FORM IN SelfCAD

The design form was successfully 3D constructed in SelfCAD. This course combines important features like move, and 3D shapes in addition to the core SelfCAD tools like edge selection and copy offsets. As there are no arithmetic errors that could make configurations difficult to print, all of the 3D models created in SelfCAD are 3D printable.

Once the design cycle is complete, you can use SelfCAD's integrated slicer to cut your design and create the G-Code file you need to send to your 3D printer. Taking everything into account, we hope you find the tutorial article and the process to be helpful and educational.