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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
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Replace Selected vs Exchange Selected

Christopher Tyler Apr, 18th 2016 0 Comments
This tutorial discusses the difference between Replace and Exchange Selected. It then goes on to show how these functions can be used, in an architectural setting, where instance elements need to precisely and accurately repeat across an angle. Other functions used in this tutorial which are used as part of the workflow include Scale, Flip Perpendicular to Grid, Lock Position and ReCenter Origin, and 2-click Custom Active Grid creation. There is some really cool functionality demonstrated in this tutorial so make sure and watch all the way through.
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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
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Nut Bar Project, Part 0: Create a rounded cube with inset region using subdivision surfaces

Christopher Tyler Mar, 30th 2016 0 Comments
This tutorial shows how to create an inset cube with rounded corners using an ideal method. This method uses a simple polygon mesh ‘cage’ that is subdivided. This approach is better than using other methods because it is easily UV mapped and controlled to scale to different sizes. This tutorial leads to a package design tutorial, with a containing shape whose construction is based off this modeling approach.
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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
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Creating a power cord

Christopher Tyler Jan, 6th 2016 0 Comments
This modeling tutorial deals with creating a path extrude object that is similar to a typical power cord. It shows a technique of deriving a path that has imperfections which look like a semi-rigid cord with irregularities. The technique uses a path extrude object, the decimation tool and a bit of polygon editing.
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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
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FUNDAMENTALS: 3D Basics for New Users

Christopher Tyler Aug, 7th 2015 2 Comments
This is a series of introductory lectures and tutorials for those new to 3D. These videos cover Design3D versions 7.0, 7.5 and 8.0. They walk through simple tasks to provide basic working knowledge of Design 3D. Topics include the nature of X, Y, and Z axes, view manipulation, palettes, the nature of polygons, active grids, constraints, normals, the origin, working with cameras and lights and more.
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