Use AutoCAD's "Extrude" and "Revolve" commands to turn 2-D designs into 3-D models. "Extrude" is how 3-D modelers to refer to the technique of stretching a 2-D shape into 3-D space. AutoCAD performs ...

This document is a detailed description of the full process employed to build an AutoCAD model of a building and then complete a photo-realistic rendering of that building. For illustrative purposes, ...

MIT engineers are developing an AI model that can operate CAD software the same way a human designer does. The system takes a 2D sketch and turns it into a 3D model by clicking buttons and navigating ...

The world of the product designer is all about designing and developing goods or products. Meanwhile, the machinist’s world is all about converting designs into real parts, based on the available ...

At Autodesk University 2025 (AU 2025), Autodesk unveiled its upcoming 3D generative AI foundation models for Fusion and Forma, marking a significant step forward in design and make technology. These ...

DesignSpark Mechanical can produce highly detailed dimensioned manufacturing documentation, but is straightforward to use, even for CAD beginners. A BOM can be produced instantly from RS’s online ...