How to Assemble Knee Parts in 3D CAD Software

How to Assemble Knee Parts in 3D CAD Software

Assembling knee parts in SelfCAD, an intuitive online 3D modeling software, provides learners with an engaging opportunity to explore how individual components come together to form a functional joint. The knee, being one of the most important and complex joints in the human body, serves as an ideal subject for practicing digital assembly. Through the use of basic modeling tools, alignment features, and careful arrangement, SelfCAD allows users to replicate the knee’s structure in a simplified yet meaningful way. This article will discuss the process of assembling knee parts in SelfCAD and show how such projects can deepen both technical design skills and anatomical understanding.

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Once you’ve launched the editor;

From the file menu on the top toolbar click import, Click load object from tutorial button to add object

Click color picker button to change color of object; Click beige

Change object name from obj1 to Tibia

From the file menu on the top toolbar click import, Click load object from tutorial button to add object

Click color picker button to change color of object; Click beige

Click ok

Change object name from obj2 to Fibula

From the file menu on the top toolbar click import, Click load object from tutorial button to add object

From the file menu on the top toolbar click import, Click load object from tutorial button to add object

Click color picker button to change color of object; Click beige

Click ok

Change object name from obj3 to Femur

From the file menu on the top toolbar click import, Click load object from tutorial button to add object

Click color picker button to change color of object; Click red

Click ok

Change object name from group3 to ligaments

Click smooth button to enable smooth rendering

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