A comprehensive, multi-media educational program for the 3D TurboCAD® Pro-Platinum user.
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This training guide teaches 3D CAD skills through easy to use, step-by-step sessions. It’s designed for anyone wishing to learn TurboCAD in a self-paced, structured session format, but is also appropriate for students learning CAD for the first time in a classroom setting, whether at school, college, university or any educational institution.
Also available as part of our Online Learning or TurboCAD Training & Certification courses.
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The Easiest Way to Learn 3D Computer-Aided Design with TurboCAD
Learning the Basics
All you’ll ever need to know about the TurboCAD tools used to construct ANY 3-dimensional design. Tools discussed and demonstrated during this session include :
User Interface | Customizing your TurboCAD desktop specifically for 3D design.
Palettes and Frequently Used Tools | Includes the Selection Info Palette, the Design Director and the Drafting Palette and Drafting Objects Palette.
3D Design Environment | Program & Drawing Settings for 3D workspace, Standard & Isometric Views, The Coordinate system, Workplanes and Render Modes.
3D Object Handling | Learning how to select, modify and manipulate objects in 3D workspace.
Creating & Extruding Profiles | Extruding closed and open profiles to create 3D objects. Extruding compound profiles.
Parametric Updates | Using the Selection Info Palette to view and modify the dimensional properties of objects.
The 3D Model | Using 3D Objects, Boolean Facet tools, 3D Modification & Assembly tools.
Solid Modeling | Using the Deformable, Sub-Divisional Modeling and Surface-to-Solid Conversion tools.
3D Scene | Using photo-realistic render modes to create unique camera angles and rendering.
Page Layout Wizard | Rapidly constructs 2D layouts in a paper space page layout of a 3D model. Standard Orthographic and Isometric views can be produced as well sectional views.
After learning the basic 3D tools, now proceed to 10 self-paced Worksessions which contain all the tasks learned in the TurboCAD 3D tools section. Each contains a video animation showing each task from start-to-completion.
Tutorial Sessions
| Session 1 |
- Use 2D sketch geometry to create profiles.
- Extrude profiles to create solid objects.
- Apply a user defined Workplane.
- Create a simple extrusion of a profile.
- Add dimensions to the 3D model.
| Session 2 |
- Using 2D boolean functions to add profiles together to create one region.
- Using 2D boolean functions to create a profile with an extracted region.
- Using Relative coordinates to copy an object.
- Object handling and rotation.
- Moving between the 2D/3D selector mode.
- Using 3D boolean function to combine or separate the volumes of 2 solids.
| Session 3 |
- Assembling objects using source and destination points, edges, facets and axes.
- Creating a wall thickness using Shell solid.
- Creating profiles using boolean functions
- Combining the volume of solids using 3D Add.
- Using artistic context to present the model.
| Session 4 |
- Assembling objects using source and destination points, edges, facets and axes.
- Creating a wall thickness using Shell solid.
- Creating profiles using boolean functions
- Combining the volume of solids using 3D Add.
- Using artistic context to present the model.
| Session 5 |
- Revolving a profile about an axis to produce a solid object.
- Using smaller solid objects as subtracting units to remove volume from a primary solid.
- Duplicating objects in a rectangular pattern.
- Using the Thread tool to create an interior thread.
| Session 6 |
- Using connected 2D profiles to create solid objects
- Assembling 2D objects
- Revolving a profile
- Creating an equidistant above and below Workplane extrusion.
| Session 7 |
- Creating a solid shape by connecting the vertices of profiles on different elevations.
- Creating a user-defined Workplane.
- Defining where the Workplane intersects with a solid.
- Applying a uniform pressure load on a surface.
| Session 8 |
- Sectioning a solid using the Workplane and a closed polyline.
- Using the Facet Editor tool to modify the surface of an object.
- Creating an offset from a contour.
- Moving objects to the current Workplane.
- Inserting holes which automatically subtract material.
| Session 9 |
- Extrusion and Sweep features : twist and taper.
- Creating a Twisted Extrusion.
- Creating a Surface from a Solid.
- Using the Facet Editor to remove a face.
- Assembling by Edge.
| Session 10 |
- Creating a view of a component.
- Creating a view of the full assembly.
- Inserting standard, isometric and sectional views.
- Aligning sectional views.
- Creating projection views.
- The view scale and alignment.
- Adding new pages to the paper space layout.
Practical Sessions
These sessions contain similar designs to your recently completed task and use the full range of tools just learned in a previous sessions.
| Practical Session 1 |
Wine Rack. Use your own measurements and materials.
| Practical Session 2 |
Design a machine punch.
| Practical Session 3 |
Outside Light. Use your own design and finishes.
| Practical Session 4 |
Propeller. Use the design brief to design a 4-blade propeller
| Practical Session 5 |
Outside Lantern with Candle.
Create a 4-component lantern with hinged door.
| Practical Session 6 |
Design a classic bottle opener using your own dimensions and materials.
| Practical Session 7 |
Egg Tray with Eggs. Use lofting and revolve tools with photo-realistic finishes to create this 2 component egg tray.
Plus 3 Bonus Sessions !
Bonus session contain full instructions and audio visual videos.
| Bonus Session 1 |
Design a table napkin holder. Can be done after Tutorial Session 1
| Bonus Session 2 |
Electrical Plug Adapter. Change the design to suit your region!
| Bonus Session 3 |
Audio headset. Can be done after Tutorial Session 7
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Included in this content is :
- Introduction and 3D Basics to put you on the fast-track for learning TurboCAD.
- 10 training sessions and over 100 task-specific videos.
- Session summaries for a concise review of progress.
- Rapid Reference Index for quick location of specific topics.
- Speech-bubble articulation in movies for hearing-impaired users or for devices with no audio output.
How it’s delivered:
- A browser based (HTML) electronic version of each workbook that’s easy to navigate, links to relevant videos, and allows you to save topics to ‘favorites’.
- A 500 page PDF version of the workbooks.
Some exciting new & improved features in TurboCAD 2017!
[/wptabcontent] [wptabtitle] System Requirements[/wptabtitle] [wptabcontent]- Pentium IV Processor
- Internet Browser Fire Fox or Internet Explorer
- Microsoft® Windows® XP 512 MB RAM, Microsoft Windows Vista® or Windows 7 1 GB
- 300 MB Free Hard Drive Space, 64 MB of Swap Space
- Super VGA (1024 x 768) display
- High Color (16 bit) graphics card
- DVD drive
R1050.00 South Africa & Africa region
$69.99 Worldwide
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