Chapter 16. Creating 3D Geometry
Nothing in AutoCAD is quite as fascinating as drawing in 3D. Compared with a traditional 3D rendering of a building on a drafting board that uses vanishing points and projection planes, a true 3D computerized model of a building that can be rotated and viewed from any angle, inside and out, offers a world of difference. Beyond using your 3D model for analysis purposes, you can also import 3D views into companion products such as Autodesk Impression and Autodesk Alias Sketch to create artistic 3D illustrations that look hand-drawn.
That being said, architectural firms are increasingly ...
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