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AutoCAD 3D Guide for Designers

The document discusses 3D modeling in AutoCAD, including its default workspaces for 2D drawing, basic 3D drawing, and full 3D modeling. It describes the ribbon tabs and tools available in each workspace. Key 3D modeling commands covered are Presspull, Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, Union, Subtract, and Intersect. The document emphasizes that 3D modeling allows linking imagination to reality by designing realistic 3D models and prototypes for architecture, interiors, and other fields. An exercise link is provided to practice basic 3D drawing techniques.

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AutoCAD 3D Guide for Designers

The document discusses 3D modeling in AutoCAD, including its default workspaces for 2D drawing, basic 3D drawing, and full 3D modeling. It describes the ribbon tabs and tools available in each workspace. Key 3D modeling commands covered are Presspull, Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, Union, Subtract, and Intersect. The document emphasizes that 3D modeling allows linking imagination to reality by designing realistic 3D models and prototypes for architecture, interiors, and other fields. An exercise link is provided to practice basic 3D drawing techniques.

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3D AUTOCAD

Default workspaces:
 Drafting annotation- for 2d drawing
 3D basics- with limited 3d drawing features
 3D modelling- with wider range of 3d drawing command features.
Click on the Workspace Switch icon to select the workspace you prefer to use.

The ribbon tabs changes when switching workspace.


DRAFTING ANNOTATION WORKSPACE RIBBON TABS:

3D BASIC WORKSPACE RIBBON TABS:

3D MODELLING WORKSPACE RIBBON TABS:

While working in 2D, the user only cares for the X and Y axis, and most of the time, coordinates are not
used. Whereas, while working with 3D, the user uses all the coordinates, which can even make their
work quite easier.
UCS for 2D: UCS for 3D:

Today, technology has made it possible to link our imagination a bit closer to the reality, and it can be
done by 3D modeling, printing, rendering and more. The need for 3D is a necessary part of the designing
world. Without it, the design almost looks like a sketch. Moreover, 3D is a boost for all the interior
designers, architects who can design life-like models of any building, office or any exterior with some
interiors as well like furniture, walls, show pieces and more.
VIEW CONTROL- can be used to switch the view from 2d views (top,
bottom, front, rear, right, left) to 3d views (SW isometric, SE
isometric, NW isometric, NE isometric, Parallel, Perspective).

HOLD SHIFT+ MOUSEWHEEL- can be used to move the space to 3D.

VIEW STYLE CONTROL- allows the user to change the view style/ appearance of the 3D object.

UCS COORDINATES:

Default UCS Position (at the World Coordinate System or WCS). Drawings can be made only on the x and
y axis basically not unless the Polar Tracking is on to allow you to draw on the z axis once the tracking
line appears.
Z axis tracking line shown in green dash lines.

Turn on the Dynamic UCS to draw/snap on any of the planes (x,y,z) even without changing the position
of the UCS.

Top AutoCAD 3D Commands


Presspull
This allows you to select a closed drawing object like a wall outline and give it height by moving your
mouse to the desired location.

Extrude
This AutoCAD 3D Extrude command allows the user to create a 3D object by extruding a 2D face along a
line or path. For example, A cylinder can be created by selecting a 2D circle and extruding it along with a
path.

Revolve
This AutoCAD 3D command creates a 3D solid by revolving a 2D object around an axis.

Sweep
This command helps the user to extrude the 2D objects without the 2D face being orthogonal to the
beginning of the path.
Union
This AutoCAD 3D command allows the user to combine two objects converting them into one single
object.

Subtract
This command is opposite to the union command; this command works when there is a common area in
both the objects. Then this command subtracts the object A from the object B.

Intersect
With this AutoCAD 3D command, the user is left with the area that is common to both the objects.

3D EXERCISE:
https://www.thesourcecad.com/autocad-basic-3d-practice-drawing-tutorial/

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