CAD terminology uses Weldment to mean a suite of tools that are useful when modeling something to be made from intersecting sticks of raw material—metal tubing or wood, as examples. For this ...

How to Convert a 2D Model to 3D Using AutoCAD. Use AutoCAD's "Extrude" and "Revolve" commands to turn 2-D designs into 3-D models. "Extrude" is how 3-D modelers to refer to the technique of ...

SketchUp for iPad offers design tools for modelling on-the-go. Includes capability to import and export DWG and DXF, and precision drawing with Apple Pencil.

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CAD’s scope and capability has put the aspirations of its developers in the grasp of its users. A good example is building information modelling (BIM), which enables architects to create 3D models of ...

Developed in conjunction with Ansys Inc, the leading provider of flexible and affordable 3D modelling software for engineers, DesignSpark Mechanical uses direct modelling technology rather than ...

We do a lot of 3D work and like Blender as an environment. It’s always annoying that Blender doesn’t do parametric modeling, so we’re forced into a dedicated CAD package.

For serious 3D CAD modelling, you will want a higher-end graphics card with at least 512MB of VRAM. Check the available hard drive space.

CAD’s scope and capability has put the aspirations of its developers in the grasp of its users. A good example is building information modelling (BIM), which enables architects to create 3D models of ...