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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
[http://www.123dapp.com/downloads Autodesk® 123D™] or '''123D''' is | Autodesk 123 refers to a family of 3D tools available through various platforms | ||
* 123D Catch: Turn a series of photos into 3D models. Read [[Autodesk 123D Catch]] for a short description of an early version. | |||
* 123D Creature: Create and 3D print fantastic creatures and character models. | |||
* 123D Design: 3D modeling software (Mac/PC, iPad, and Web) | |||
* 123D Make: Create tangible, DIY objects from 3D models. (iPad, iPhone, PC/MAc/ online) | |||
* 123D Sculpt: Shape, form, sculpt and paint 3D models (iPad only) | |||
In 2011, Autodesk first launched the modeling tool, i.e. a end-user friendly [[Computer-aided design and manufacturing]] (CAD) software. It was called [http://www.123dapp.com/downloads Autodesk® 123D™] or '''123D'''. As of March 2013, the renamed "123D Design" program still seems to be free. Download is about 450MB and the software probably requires a good 3D accelerator. (It runs smoothly on my Precision CAD laptop). | |||
If you read french, you can consult a tutorial we started in the french wiki: [[:fr:Autodesk 123D Beta 9|Autodesk 123D Beta 9]] | |||
== Autodesk 123 app == | |||
Is available either through a web browser or IOS (?) | |||
* [http://apps.123dapp.com/design/ AutoDesk 123 Design] | |||
== The Interface of Autodesk 123 Design (PC version) == | |||
'''Warning''': Screenshots and information below refers to an '''old''' Beta version ! | |||
=== The interface first time === | === The interface first time === | ||
When you launch the program, you will see a (position frozen) '''Getting started''' screen: | When you launch the program, you will see a (position frozen) '''Getting started''' screen. Depending on the version installed it may be different. | ||
[[image:autodesk123-1.jpg|frame|none|Autodesk 123 Start-up Screen]] (10-page tutorial shown) | |||
[[image:autodesk123-startup.png|frame|none|Autodesk 123 Start-up Screen]] (After closing the 10-page tutorial) | |||
Each of the five "Learn About 123D" items open a Flash video. These movies are pretty much ok, but no voice and therefore require the user to focus a bit and maybe to replay once or twice. | Each of the five "Learn About 123D" items open a Flash video. These movies are pretty much ok, but no voice and therefore require the user to focus a bit and maybe to replay once or twice. | ||
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There are three main elements | There are three main elements | ||
* The floating '''tool bar''' (on top the first time) includes all the major drawing tools | * The floating '''tool bar''' (on top the first time) includes all the major drawing tools | ||
* The ''' | * The '''navigation bar''' (bottom by default) includes all sorts of navigation and viewing tools. With the little pull-down menu (bottom right), it can be linked to the '''viewing" cube''' that sits top left by default. | ||
* On top left is on '''object browser''' allowing to inspect each object on the stage. | * On top left is on '''object browser''' allowing to inspect each object on the stage. | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:31, 22 August 2016
Introduction
Autodesk 123 refers to a family of 3D tools available through various platforms
- 123D Catch: Turn a series of photos into 3D models. Read Autodesk 123D Catch for a short description of an early version.
- 123D Creature: Create and 3D print fantastic creatures and character models.
- 123D Design: 3D modeling software (Mac/PC, iPad, and Web)
- 123D Make: Create tangible, DIY objects from 3D models. (iPad, iPhone, PC/MAc/ online)
- 123D Sculpt: Shape, form, sculpt and paint 3D models (iPad only)
In 2011, Autodesk first launched the modeling tool, i.e. a end-user friendly Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD) software. It was called Autodesk® 123D™ or 123D. As of March 2013, the renamed "123D Design" program still seems to be free. Download is about 450MB and the software probably requires a good 3D accelerator. (It runs smoothly on my Precision CAD laptop).
If you read french, you can consult a tutorial we started in the french wiki: Autodesk 123D Beta 9
Autodesk 123 app
Is available either through a web browser or IOS (?)
The Interface of Autodesk 123 Design (PC version)
Warning: Screenshots and information below refers to an old Beta version !
The interface first time
When you launch the program, you will see a (position frozen) Getting started screen. Depending on the version installed it may be different.
(10-page tutorial shown)
(After closing the 10-page tutorial)
Each of the five "Learn About 123D" items open a Flash video. These movies are pretty much ok, but no voice and therefore require the user to focus a bit and maybe to replay once or twice.
Interface structure
The Interface is kept simple and modern, i.e. various buttons have pop-up radial menus and other controls.
There are three main elements
- The floating tool bar (on top the first time) includes all the major drawing tools
- The navigation bar (bottom by default) includes all sorts of navigation and viewing tools. With the little pull-down menu (bottom right), it can be linked to the viewing" cube that sits top left by default.
- On top left is on object browser allowing to inspect each object on the stage.