Learn how to turn a 2D CAD drawing into a 3D model in this beginner-friendly tutorial.

We’ll start with a simple 2D drawing and work through the basic steps needed to create a 3D solid. You’ll see how common CAD tools such as EXTRUDE, ROTATE3D, SUBTRACT and more to build a 3D pipe saddle part from simple 2D geometry.

This video is designed for anyone getting started with 3D CAD, especially if you’ve primarily worked with 2D drawings and want to understand how the transition to 3D works.

In this video you’ll learn:

How 2D geometry becomes a 3D solid
How to use ROTATE3D
How to use EXTRUDE
How to remove material with SUBTRACT
How to think about modeling a part in 3D
Basic 3D CAD concepts for beginners

I’m demonstrating the workflow in AViCAD, an AutoCAD alternative, but the concepts and commands will be familiar to users of many DWG-compatible CAD programs.

If you’re new to 3D CAD, this is a good place to start: take something you already understand in 2D and turn it into a 3D model.

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