3D Printing a Scale Model with AutoCAD

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Free Online Course: 3D Printing a Scale Model with AutoCAD provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. 3D Printing a Scale Model with AutoCAD is taught by Kacie Hultgren.

Overview
  • Transform your 2D architectural drawings into three-dimensional models optimized for 3D printing, with AutoCAD.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • What you need to know before watching this course
    • Using the exercise files
    1. Getting Started
    • Working in scale
    • Planning the project
    2. Modeling the Building
    • Creating walls with the Polysolid tool
    • Extruding and shelling solids
    • Using Presspull to create windows
    • Working with blocks in 3D
    • Extruding a roof
    • Extruding on a path
    • Building terrain with Loft
    3. Adding Details
    • Working with 3D text
    • Importing a logo
    • Converting meshes
    4. Optimizing Your Model
    • Breaking up your model
    • Adding chamfers to overhangs
    5. Exporting and 3D Printing
    • 3D printing with AutoCAD
    • Exporting from AutoCAD 2014 or earlier
    • 3D printing with a MakerBot
    Conclusion
    • Next steps