{"id":10010,"date":"2020-02-04T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/?p=10010"},"modified":"2020-04-07T16:03:51","modified_gmt":"2020-04-07T23:03:51","slug":"autocad-3d-modeling-tips-tricks-part-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/autocad-3d-modeling-tips-tricks-part-two\/","title":{"rendered":"AutoCAD 3D Modeling Tips and Tricks: Part Two"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the first installment of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"AutoCAD 3D modeling (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/autocad-3d-modeling-tips-and-tricks-part-one\/\" target=\"_blank\">AutoCAD 3D modeling<\/a> tips and tricks, we discussed wireframe modeling. Although this method of modeling may seem unconventional, if it gets the job done, then, well, it gets the job done.  In this installment and the final third article, we will discuss some AutoCAD 3D modeling tips and tricks when working with solid modeling. Let\u2019s dive in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Viewing Tip: <\/strong>To isolate the viewing of 3D objects, select them first and then use any of the 3D Orbit tools to view them individually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>UCS Tip:<\/strong> Use Dynamic UCS only in certain circumstances such as when looking to create objects at the center of a 3D face. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-1_p1qor3.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-lbwps-width=\"292\" data-lbwps-height=\"83\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-1_p1qor3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"292\" height=\"83\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-1_p1qor3.png\" alt=\"View 3D object AutoCAD\" class=\"wp-image-10011\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>OTRACKing and 3D OSNAPing Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You can get to any Z value, by simply acquiring its point.<\/li><li>OTRACKing can be used to acquire any point on a 3D face. Use a Temporary tracking point (SHFT+ Right-Click) to get the first point, and then use POLAR tracking to get the other point.<\/li><li>To get the X, Y, or Z from any 3D object within your design to use somewhere else, use point filters (SHIFT+ Right-Click).<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-2_ybhjun.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-lbwps-width=\"294\" data-lbwps-height=\"276\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-2_ybhjun.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-2_ybhjun.png\" alt=\"Dynamic UCS AutoCAD\" class=\"wp-image-10014\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>3D Gizmo Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use the 3D Gizmo to quickly move, scale, or rotate 2D or 3D objects.<\/li><li>For the 3D Gizmo to work, you must have your viewport set to a 3D visual style.<\/li><li>To access additional 3D Gizmo options, right-click on it after selecting an object.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-3_r121xs.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-lbwps-width=\"267\" data-lbwps-height=\"298\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-3_r121xs.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"267\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-3_r121xs.png\" alt=\"3D Gizmo AutoCAD\" class=\"wp-image-10016\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Converting 2D Objects to 3D Solids Tips:<\/strong> You can draw sections to create 3D data. The DELOBJ variable controls what happens to the 2D data used to create the 3D surfaces or solids. The DELOBJ variable can be set to one of the following settings in the image below (taken from the AutoCAD Help):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-4_zk2dhq.png\" alt=\"AutoCAD 3D settings\" class=\"wp-image-10018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-4_zk2dhq.png 930w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-4_zk2dhq-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-4_zk2dhq-768x426.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p> The \u201c2D Profile\u201d commands are located in the Home tab &gt; Modeling panel of the 3D Modeling workspace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/01\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-6.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-lbwps-width=\"1870\" data-lbwps-height=\"819\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/01\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-6-300x131.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"317\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-5_cl5s2a.png\" alt=\"2D profile commands AutoCAD\" class=\"wp-image-10022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-5_cl5s2a.png 317w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-5_cl5s2a-300x244.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>To extrude a set of 2D objects quickly, press <strong>CTRL+SHIFT+E<\/strong>, and hover over the area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-6-1_tsbz1c.png?cld_params=w_auto:100:1870\/q_auto,w_auto:100:1870\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-lbwps-width=\"1870\" data-lbwps-height=\"819\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-6-1_tsbz1c-300x131.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1870\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-6-1_tsbz1c.png\" alt=\"extrude 3D AutoCAD\" class=\"wp-image-10021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-6-1_tsbz1c.png 1870w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-6-1_tsbz1c-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-6-1_tsbz1c-1024x448.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-6-1_tsbz1c-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Two-6-1_tsbz1c-1536x673.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1870px) 100vw, 1870px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for even more solid modeling tips, including arrays and surface modeling, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/autocad-3d-modeling-tips-and-tricks-part-three\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"next article (opens in a new tab)\">next article<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the first installment of AutoCAD 3D modeling tips and tricks, we discussed wireframe modeling. 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