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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
[http://www.123dapp.com/downloads Autodesk® 123D™] or '''123D''' is currently (oct. 2011) a freely available [[Computer-aided design and manufacturing]] (CAD) program for '''Beta''' testing. | [http://www.123dapp.com/downloads Autodesk® 123D™] or '''123D''' is currently (oct. 2011) a freely available [[Computer-aided design and manufacturing]] (CAD) program for '''Beta''' testing. It runs under Win32 or Win64. | ||
The "message" of the "[http://www.123dapp.com/about about] page" (retrieved 12:39, 15 October 2011 (CEST)) shows that target users are the growing [[3D printing]] comuunity, e.g. ambitious home users or education: {{quotation|We believe that inventive ideas have the right to be made into real objects. We love it when an idea becomes tangible; when you hold the real thing you dreamed up and made in your hands, and realize how awesome you are because check it out, it works!}} | The "message" of the "[http://www.123dapp.com/about about] page" (retrieved 12:39, 15 October 2011 (CEST)) shows that target users are the growing [[3D printing]] comuunity, e.g. ambitious home users or education: {{quotation|We believe that inventive ideas have the right to be made into real objects. We love it when an idea becomes tangible; when you hold the real thing you dreamed up and made in your hands, and realize how awesome you are because check it out, it works!}} | ||
== The interface first time == | This tool needs a decent PC, including '''direct3D graphics support''', i.e. at least a Pentium 4/2GHz (or equivalent), 1GB RAM and some kind of 3D acceleration. Very recent low-end laptops can do probably. | ||
== The Interface == | |||
=== 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: | ||
[[image:autodesk123-startup.png|frame|none|Autodesk 123 Start-up Screen]] | [[image:autodesk123-startup.png|frame|none|Autodesk 123 Start-up Screen]] | ||
Each of the five "Learn About 123D" items open a Flash video. | 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 '''naviation 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. |
Revision as of 13:18, 15 October 2011
Introduction
Autodesk® 123D™ or 123D is currently (oct. 2011) a freely available Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD) program for Beta testing. It runs under Win32 or Win64.
The "message" of the "about page" (retrieved 12:39, 15 October 2011 (CEST)) shows that target users are the growing 3D printing comuunity, e.g. ambitious home users or education: “We believe that inventive ideas have the right to be made into real objects. We love it when an idea becomes tangible; when you hold the real thing you dreamed up and made in your hands, and realize how awesome you are because check it out, it works!”
This tool needs a decent PC, including direct3D graphics support, i.e. at least a Pentium 4/2GHz (or equivalent), 1GB RAM and some kind of 3D acceleration. Very recent low-end laptops can do probably.
The Interface
The interface first time
When you launch the program, you will see a (position frozen) Getting started screen:
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 naviation 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.