2.Computer-Aided Design

This week's assignment

model (draw, render, animate, simulate, ...) a possible final project,
and post it on your class page, Both 2D and 3D

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This week I tried following softwares to draw the model for final project.

2D,2.5D Design

• PhotoShop(Raster)
• Illustlator(Vector)

3D Design

• Autocad fusion360
• PTC Creo3.0
• Rhinoceros
• Blender
• Autocad 3DS Max

Movie

• Autocad 3DS Max

Rendering

• Keyshot

Comment

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2D,2.5D Design:

Photoshop(Raster)

I used photoshop to convert color(black to white). It was very useful.

Illustlator(Vector)

I made logo by using Illustrator. I would like to use this design for vinyl cutter.

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3D design:

Autocad fusion360

Recently I use fusion360 as 3D modeller, so I get use to use this software. however in the modellingprocess, I faced some errors.

modelling possible final project

Keyshot data file

instant rendering in the window

I imported some parts from Grabcad

There are many different sized parts

Cannot finish cloud rendering

mentioning file's problem

exploded image

Generally speaking, fusion360 is high performance and easy use almighty software. I want learn more features from now on.

PTC Creo 3.0

Long time no use this software, compare to fusion360, interface is a little complecated. How ever I beleive Creo is one of the most powerful cad, need much more time to learn.

reference http://support.ptc.com/WCMS/files/139568/ja/7473_Creo_Parametric_QRC_JA.pdf

Just made a simple model.

different shape

Rhinoceros

It's my first time to use Rhino. There are lots of icond and commands. I'm still not quite sure how to use this software..

Referrence
http://interactiondesign.jp/3dmodel/
http://make.dmm.com/print/howtomake/cad/rhinoceros/#chap2

I'm not familier with interface yet..

Blender

I wanted to use this software. However my laptop's display resolution is too high, almost cannnot see menu... I will try again if I change to another PC.

3DS max

I have touched this software before. I think 3DSmax also amazing powerful software. There are lots of features, especially I want to use physical operation.

Try to put some primitive objects.

Import 3d file from other software.(fusion360-->3ds max)

Apply materials for each parts.

Camera and light setting.

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Movie:

Originally I wanted to use animation texture feature with 3DS max and Blender. It's pity that my machine power and time is not enough.

3DS Max

3Ds max support movie file as texture

Need to adjust texture location.

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Rendering:

Keyshot

I love keyshot. Simple interface and gorgeous realistic rendering performance.

Keyshot data file

keyshot is really powerful renderer. Below is just preview mode.

Apply background and enviroment(light) setting.

Rendering sample

animation movie

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Comment

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I like fuison 360, it's all-purposed software. I should learn deeply. I would like to use Keyshot and 3DSmax for rendering and animation. Though this time I have no chance, I want to try Antimony,Rhinoceros, Blender, Solidworks more.

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Task to improve

• Final project's shape is too simple and boring, I want to make something more interesting, beatiful shapes.
• To try various softwares, need some powerful different PC.(Linux,Mac,Win)