Graphics Programs Reference
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and maintain a constant link with AutoCAD-produced files. Sometimes drawings
are created in 2D, converted to 3D, and then refined into shaded, colored, and tex-
tured renderings with specific lights and shadows. In this chapter, you'll look at
the basic techniques of
solid modeling
and we'll touch on a couple of tools used in
mesh
and
surface modeling
. In the process, you'll learn some techniques for view-
ing a 3D model.
Setting up a 3D workspace
Using the polysolid tool
Using the Boolean functions
extruding 2D objects
Creating 3D surfaces
Navigating in a 3D environment
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