Overview
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Learn how to use Rhino to design a digital file of a building for the physical fabrication of a scale model. This course demonstrates each step of the model-building workflow.
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Digital file prep for physical scale models
- What you need to know
- What material(s) are you using?
- Laser cutting concepts
- 3D printing concepts
- CNC routing concepts
- Combining fabrication methods
- Introduction to importing into Rhino
- Importing a SketchUp file
- Organizing a SketchUp import
- Importing a Revit file
- Organizing a Revit import
- Importing using Rhino.Inside.Revit
- Importing a 2D AutoCAD file
- Importing JPEG images
- Scaling
- Editing units
- Moving and orienting
- Organizing layers
- Polyline extrusion for components
- Wall concepts
- Walls
- Floors
- Ceiling
- Windows and doors
- Roof
- Columns
- Rails
- Laying out your materials for laser cutting
- Adding etching details
- Exporting laser cut files
- What to do if you do not have a laser cutter
- Exporting 3D printing components
- Next steps
