This tutorial will look in depth at the Loft modifier. In 3DS Max the Loft modifier can definitely be intimidating with its endless list of parameters. That being said it is also a very powerful parametric modeling modifier. This tutorial explores lofting multiple shapes along a path to create a conceptual massing study of an elliptical high rise tower. This tutorial will also explore in more depth the edit mesh modifier using Soft Selection to create a modern lamp shape. Soft Selection allows you to push and pull sub-object levels of the mesh allowing the other parts to follow (based on the falloff  settings).

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This tutorial is Complex Surface Modeling 02. It will cover: Hide/Isolate _ 3D Snapping _ Reference Lines _ Reference Points _ Spline throughpoints _ Create Form _ Surface _ Divide Surface _ CurtainPanel Pattern Based

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The class-03 tutorial is the last of the 3 part sneak preview tutorials. This tutorial will cover the Edit Mesh modifier that allows you to edit the sub-objects of a 3D mesh. By editing sub objects like vertices and polygons you can strecth and manipulate geometry to create more complex shapes. The tutorial will also introduce you to the material editor and we will create a raytrace glass material. finally we will look at settings to help optimize rendering time using the mental ray rendering engine.

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The class-02 tutorial will explore the 3ds Max snaps interface which is similar to AutoCad although far more advanced. In 3ds Max you can snap to 2D objects only, snap to 3D and project as 2D or snap to all. We also look at the UCS (user co-ordinate system) in AutoCad an essential part of learning 3D design in any modeling application. We continue with our AutoCad / 3ds Max modeling strategy and we look specifically at when to model from plan vs elevation or section. Then finally we look at the Daylight system that is made up of three components: Compass, MR Sun and MR Sky. MR stands for Mental Ray.

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This is the third tutorial in a series that will introduce you to Revit 2010. It covers the basics of  creating a parametric family profile that will be used for a vertical wall reveal. By creating a custom profile you will become more familiar with drawing in Revit 2010. The tutorial also covers how to create a camera. Have Fun!

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This is the second tutorial in a series that will introduce you to Revit 2010. It covers the basics of  Roof types, Slab creation / type, Detail Level and Door creation. The project that we are ultimately building is a small shed so its easy to handle. Have Fun!

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This tutorial is the first of the Modeling Design series. It covers pivot point and how to use and move an objects pivot point to mirror. In 3ds Max when you mirror an object the new object can become an instance of the original so that what happens to the original will happen to the instance.  The tutorial will cover making interior walls and using Boolean to make door openings in walls. It also covers the AutoCad array command for a later comparison to the array in 3ds Max.

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OK now it’s time to get serious. The last 3 tutorials were designed to introduce you to Revit 2010 and make you comfortable working with the interface and basic tools. This tutorial picks up the pace. Still building upon what we have learned we begin to introduce a few more advanced concepts. This tutorial will cover Complex Surface Modeling _ Model In-Place Sweep (Loft-Shape & Path) _ Model Lines & Splines _ Export _ Imported Categories _ Levels _ Reference Points _ Type Parameters _ Create Form _ Control Points

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This tutorial is the 3rd in the digital design beginner series. It will explore the manipulation of the UCS and 3D wireframe massing in AutoCad while covering some AutoCad basics like Grips, Layers and Linetypes. In the next tutorial of this series we will look at exporting the 3D wireframe massing from AutoCad into Rhino.

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This tutorial is the 2nd in the digital design beginner series. It will teach you how to export from Adobe Illustrator as a .DWG to  import into AutoCad. Then using scale by reference you will scale the .DWG  to full scale. The tutorial keeps going to include basic AutoCad layer and Polyline techniques to create an architectural Site Plan Diagram. In the next tutorial of this series we will look at the manipulation of the UCS and 3D massing in AutoCad.

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