Real 3D Modeling in DataCADReal 3D Modeling in DataCADD1. Real 3D Modeling in DataCAD $ 19.95
The easy and simple way to get exterior massing studies, interior perspectives,, and 3D models for design, visualization, and production drawings. Includes 3D Blocks, 3D Slabs, Voids, 3D Macros.
This videotape is designed for architects who have taught themselves DataCAD 2D on their own or from the tutorial that comes with the software, to show concepts on how to do more sophisticated 3D models.
(Superceeded by new D1 video - Real 3D Modeling in DataCAD 8.50 with companion CD tutorial - limited supplies of this older version for DataCAD DOS are available)
Overview
Using DataCAD 3D Modeling for Design, Visualization, & Working Drawings
Several examples of different 3D models in DataCAD, showing what type of 3D model is used for each case and why. Includes issues of how to determine which 3D modeling approach is appropriate for given desired result - perspectives from outside, video of architectural walk-through, interactive 3D drawing file, using 3D to develop quick elevations, or detailed model for developing sections.
Extensive Review of What You Should Know
What you should know up to this point from the tutorial or experimenting on you own. Problems and mistakes in the tutorial, and the easier, simpler way to get around them, including better settings to make drawing easier.
3D Perspectives
Viewing the 2 1/2 D models created with Architect - Walls as covered in the tutorial, and why it is not worth fixing them. True 3D blocks and other 3D entities and how they differ from 2 1/2 D. D Views - setting Axonometrics (Parallel), Isometrics, and Perspectives. Perspective Walk-through, Hide, Shade, how and when to use.
Blocks Approach
This very simple technique of using thickness AS height for basic 6 sided block prisms and moving, stretching and copying in elevation after creating objects in plan (and vice versa) is easy and intuitive and is a favorite. The key to its simplicity and intuitiveness is in not worrying about presetting construction planes. With this technique you can model most architectural projects..
Even though DataCAD has better, more flexible 3D entities, you may want to stick to this blocks technique if you will need to transfer the model to AutoCAD, 3D Studio, virtual reality software, or certain rendering packages.
Slabs and Voids (Tilt-up Technique)
This technique is initially merely an extension of the blocks approach just using another, more flexible, entity. However, in a creative misuses of the horizontal slab with voids entity, taking advantage of its tremendous flexibility and rotating in 3D space, the tilt-up technique becomes one of the best ways to create detailed models. While not intuitive (this technique probably wouldn't have occurred to most people) it is incredibly simple and easy, of the Ah Ha category. With this technique you can model just about anything.
3D Macros
Running Time : 4 hours 8 minutes