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Advanced 3D Design & Optimization

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Parametric Thinking

Design with ParametersPlanning Complex ModelsParametric Modeling

Advanced Boolean Modeling

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Mesh Quality & Optimization

Understanding Mesh QualityOptimizing for Output

Portfolio & Presentation

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Capstone Project

Capstone: Product Model Portfolio Piece
TrackAdvanced 3D Design & Optimization
Parametric Modeling
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Proportional Design

Parametric Exercise

Build a simple table using parametric relationships.

The Parameters

Primary dimension (P) = 6 units

Derived Dimensions

  • Table width = P × 1.5 = 9
  • Table depth = P × 1.0 = 6
  • Table height = P × 1.2 = 7.2
  • Top thickness = 0.3 (constant)
  • Leg size = 0.5 × 0.5 (constant)

Positions

  • Legs positioned 0.5 units from edges

Tasks

  1. Create table top
- Box: 9 × 0.3 × 6 - Position: Y = 7.05 (height - half thickness)
  1. Create 4 legs
- Each: 0.5 × 7 × 0.5 - Position Y = 3.5 (half leg height) Leg positions (X, Z): - (4, 2.5) - front right - (-4, 2.5) - front left - (4, -2.5) - back right - (-4, -2.5) - back left
  1. Name your objects
- TableTop - Leg_FR, Leg_FL, Leg_BR, Leg_BL

Why This Matters

If the primary dimension changes to P = 8:

  • Width = 12

  • Depth = 8

  • Height = 9.6

  • Recalculate positions...


Everything scales proportionally!

Success Criteria

✓ At least 5 objects (top + 4 legs)
✓ Proper proportional relationships

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