How To Switch To 3d Modeling In Autocad 2018
How To Switch To 3D Modeling In Autocad 2018
Introduction
AutoCAD 2018 is one of the most popular computer-aided design software programs available. It is used by professional designers to create 3D models of buildings and other structures, as well as for 2D drafting and drawing. AutoCAD 2018 offers a wide range of features and tools that make it easy for users to create 3D models of their designs. This tutorial will teach you how to switch from 2D to 3D modeling in Autocad 2018.
Step 1: Change View Mode
The first step to switching to 3D modeling in Autocad 2018 is to change the view mode. To change the view mode, open the View tab in the ribbon menu. From the View tab, select the 3D Modeling option. This will change the view mode to 3D. Once the view mode is changed, the ribbon menu will be updated with the 3D Modeling options.
Step 2: Create 3D Primitives
Once the view mode has been changed to 3D, the user can begin creating 3D primitives. To create a 3D primitive, click the Create 3D Primitive icon in the ribbon menu. This will open a window with a selection of 3D primitive shapes. Select the primitive shape you want to create and click OK. The 3D primitive will be created in the 3D view.
Step 3: Modify 3D Primitives
Once the 3D primitives have been created, they can be modified. To modify the 3D primitives, click the Modify 3D Primitives icon in the ribbon menu. This will open a window with a selection of editing tools. These tools can be used to modify the 3D primitives in various ways, such as rotating, scaling, and stretching them.
Step 4: Add Textures and Materials
The next step is to add textures and materials to the 3D primitives. To add textures and materials, click the Textures & Materials icon in the ribbon menu. This will open a window with a selection of textures and materials. Select the textures and materials you want to add to the 3D primitives and click OK. The textures and materials will be applied to the 3D primitives.
Step 5: Render the 3D Model
Once the 3D primitives have been modified and textures and materials have been added, the user can render the 3D model. To render the 3D model, click the Render icon in the ribbon menu. This will open a window with a selection of rendering settings. Select the settings you want to use and click OK. The 3D model will be rendered using the selected settings.
Conclusion
Switching to 3D modeling in Autocad 2018 is easy. To switch to 3D modeling, the user must first change the view mode to 3D. Once the view mode has been changed, the user can begin creating 3D primitives and modifying them. After the 3D primitives have been modified, the user can add textures and materials to them. Finally, the user can render the 3D model using the selected settings. With these steps, the user can easily switch to 3D modeling in Autocad 2018.
