The modeling strategy for building the desk lamp model is shown below.
First, you will create a base from cylinders. Then, you will build a moveable arm at an angle, also using cylinders. Finally, you will build a lampshade using spheres, which will then be assembled onto the arm.
As you gain experience in using AliasStudio, choosing a modeling strategy will become a natural part of your workflow.
To help you build the desk lamp model, an exercise file has been provided which contains outline sketches of the design.
Opening the tutorial file in a Windows Environment
Watch how to open files and set projects.
to open the File
Browser.
The file browser window appears.
If the desklamp file is shown, jump to step 2. If not, follow the next steps to set up the CourseWare directory.
Click the arrow next to the Go field and select Projects. You will move into the user_data directory.
The projects in the user_data directory are displayed. If the CourseWare project is not shown, refer to To install the courseware for use with AliasStudio Personal Learning Edition.
Click the Courseware directory and choose Project > Set Current to make it the current project and open its wire sub-directory.
When prompted to delete all objects, choose YES.
The file browser closes and the desk lamp exercise file appears in the AliasStudio window.
You will see a sketch of the desk lamp design in the Left view. This sketch is a reference image, known as a canvas plane, you will use it as a guide to model the desk lamp.
If the two sketches do not appear, it is because
the canvas plane display has been turned off. To turn on canvas
display, choose WindowDisplay > Toggles > Canvas Planes
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