Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Part Making

Draw 2D Sketch

Click “sketch” button

Select sketch shape (rectangle, circle, ellipse, polygon etc)

Extrude

Click “extrude” button

Select 2D sketchd plane

Type in height

Negative Extrude / Shell

Negative Extrude: Type in negative number for extrude height

Shell: Click “shell” button and select face to extrude

Revolve

Click “revolve” button

Select sketch and axis

Pattern

Click “pattern” button

Choose type of pattern

Select solid to copy (use “Feature Pattern” not “Part Pattern”)

Select axis and direction: click on edge of the solid

Type in distance

Practice Exercise

Basics

Lego