3D Printing a Scale Model with AutoCAD

Transform your 2D architectural drawings into three-dimensional models optimized for 3D printing, with AutoCAD.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you need to know before watching this course
• Using the exercise files

1. Getting Started

• Working in scale
• Planning the project

2. Modeling the Building

• Creating walls with the Polysolid tool
• Extruding and shelling solids
• Using Presspull to create windows
• Working with blocks in 3D
• Extruding a roof
• Extruding on a path
• Building terrain with Loft

3. Adding Details

• Working with 3D text
• Importing a logo
• Converting meshes

4. Optimizing Your Model

• Breaking up your model
• Adding chamfers to overhangs

5. Exporting and 3D Printing

• 3D printing with AutoCAD
• Exporting from AutoCAD 2014 or earlier
• 3D printing with a MakerBot

Conclusion

• Next steps