In this lesson
- Curves vs solids
- Different types of commands
- Reading the command prompt
- Different types of Arcs
- Using Edit points on a curve
- Joining lines
- Exploding lines
- Trimming curves
- Managing objects with layers
- Extruding curves into a solid
Practice exercise
Build either a flat ring shape or a mask out of closed circuit curves. Don’t forget to Join it and Extrude it into a solid.
WRITTEN BY
Jack Meyer
Bespoke jewellery designer and jewellery technology educator, providing jewellery CAD and design training since 2006.
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