How to Create a Living Room using Basic Shapes in 3D CAD Software (Part 2)
Juliana Misiko
How to Create a Living Room using Basic Shapes in 3D CAD Software (Part 2)
To access the interactive tutorial to this article, check out; https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/6c382af1q526s6z5d5m3k2b34552t5i5t5a5
Check for Part 1 of this article, since this is a continuation of where we left off.
From the file menu on the top toolbar click import; Click load object from tutorial button to add object
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 187, height to 37, depth to 71, width segment to 12, height segment to 2, depth segment to 4, position x to 40 , position y to 50, position z to -213.
Tick the checkmark finalize cube
From the modify category on the toolbar choose fillet; Set intensity to 6
Tick the checkmark to finalize fillet
Click to activate face selection; Click on highlighted region to select it
From the modify category on the toolbar choose extrusion; Set extrusion amount to -2.
Tick the checkmark to finalize extrusion
Click on highlighted region to deselect it; Click isolate button to isolate selected object
Click on highlighted region to select it
From the modify category on the toolbar choose extrusion; Set extrusion amount to 50.
Tick the checkmark to finalize extrusion
Click highlighted part on selection cube to turn off region selection
Click show button to show mesh 6, 16 and 36
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cylinder; Set height to 70, horizontal segments to 2, position x to 100, position z to 50
Tick the checkmark to finalize cylinder
Click to activate edge selection
Click selection settings button to change selection settings; set loop selection to true, click on highlighted edge to select loop from the object.
Click ‘x’ to close selection settings panel
Click scale on the toolbar; Set keep proportion to true, x to 27.17, z to 27.17 using highlighted gizmo
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
Click on highlighted region to deselect it
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose plane; Set width to 500, height to 600, position x to 47, position y to 4, rotation x to -90
Click to finalize plane
From the modify category on the toolbar choose add thickness; Set thickness to 2.
Tick the checkmark to finalize add thickness
From the file menu on the top toolbar click import, Click load object from tutorial button to add object
Click rotate on the toolbar; Set y to 90.
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
Click move on the toolbar; Set x to 266 using highlighted gizmo, y to 2
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials (https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.
More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy (https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/), https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101, and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace
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