Session 9 : NURBS Experiments

DAY FIVE: Checklist (ADVANCED 3D MODELLING)

Resources:
DMAE Blog and Internet sites
Vectorworks Help Menu
Worksheets

Drawing NURBS Curves:
Composing 2D Paths
Converting Paths/Shapes to NURBS
Using the NURBS Curve/Circle/Arc Tools
Editing NURBS Curves

Loft Surface Tool:
Arranging the NURBS Curves
Loft Surface Preferences
Shelling Loft Surfaces (for thickness).

Interpolated Surfaces:
Drawing the Surface
Setting U / V Values
Moving Entire Object and Individual Vertices (Object Info)
Editing Manually with Mouse

Extracting Curves:
Extract Tool Preferences
Extruding Along NURBS Paths

Animations:
Creating Orbit animations
Creating Animations Along Paths
Saving/Viewing Animations

Compiling Work:
Re-Cap on Sheet Layers
Re-Cap on Session Outcomes/Exercises
Re-Cap on Exporting Settings
Compiling as one Course PDF
Hand-In

Extras:
Other Compatible Software (Import/Export)
Further Study at LCC