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Mastering AutoCAD 2019 and AutoCAD LT 2019
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Mastering AutoCAD 2019 and AutoCAD LT 2019

by George Omura, Brian C. Benton
June 2018
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
1088 pages
32h 58m
English
Sybex
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Chapter 23Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling

Autodesk® AutoCAD® software has always offered tools that allow users to construct fairly complex 3D models. With the introduction of the latest solid modeling tools, you can even model some very organic forms. But some forms require a type of modeling known as mesh modeling. Mesh modeling lets you create smooth, curved volumes by manipulating faces that make up an object's surface.

With mesh modeling, you can quickly create curved shapes that are difficult or even impossible to create by other means. With AutoCAD you can also convert a mesh model into a 3D solid so that you can perform Boolean operations. In addition, AutoCAD has a set of 3D surface modeling tools that extend its ability to ...

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