Do some research
- Find precedent images (more than 6) and post them to your blog.
- What software will you use? Solidworks or 3DSMax
- Experiment with making an STL file in both Solidworks and 3DSMax – convert between the two
- Experiment with lofts/flex
- Sketch 5 concept images
Create basic shapes and repeat their geometry in various ways
How?
- Select the vector paths you want to create patterns from.
- Click Object then Transform
- Move, Rotate, Reflect, Scale, Shear
What happens when I click ‘copy’ as opposed to ‘ok’?
Try CTRL+D after a transform action. This is a short cut to repeat whatever came before.
Blending different vector paths to find in between geometry
How?
- Select the vector paths you want to blend.
- Click Object then Blend then Make (Alt+Ctrl+B)
- Click Object then Blend then Blend options…
- In Blend options window select specified steps and punch in some numbers – remember to select preview
Double click window to isolate vectors and change the blend effect.
Object expand to convert preview to vectors.
Export as a DXF in order to open in Solidworks.
