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Tynkercad
3D Modeling
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 3D modeling software | a computer program (such as Tinkercad, SkechUp) to create, modify or improve graphic designs of physical objects. |
| 3D | an object that has height, width, and depth. Is it 1D, 2D or 3d? |
| prototype | a sample or model of a product that is built as a test to be learned from or copied |
| Open Source | software or designs that are freely available and can be accessed, distributed, and modified by anyone |
| 2D | a shape that has width and height, but no thickness or depth. |
| Tinkercad | 3D open source program for creating, modifying 3D designs ( we use it in class) |
| Group Tool | Tinkercad tool for joining two or more shapes in order to make a hole in the shape(s) |
| Align tool | Tinkercad tool that allows you to place two or more shapes evenly |
| Public file | 3D file visible to anyone who has the Tinkercad link |
| CTRL-Z | Keyboard shortcut to undo work in Tinkercad |
| CTRL-D | Keyboard shortcut that duplicates a shape in Tinkercad ( it can also allow you to make patterns) |
| .stl | extension of a file that can be 3D printed |
| Millimeter | default unit of measurement for objects in Tinkercad |
| svg | you can add files ( images) with this extension in your Tinkercad design |
| gallery | Link you click in Tinkercad so you can see other people's designs. |
| CTRL-C | Copy objects keyboard shortcut |
| CTRL-V | Paste objects using a keyboard shortcut |
| White square dot | Clicking and dragging this dot lets you resize both the width and height at the same time. It will also show you dimensions of both sides. |
| Black square dot | Clicking and dragging this dot lets you resize one side of the shape |
| lock | use this feature if you need to lock an object as it is and don't need to change its color or modify it anymore |
| inch | you can change the default unit of measuring objects to this |