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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
8.0 Specific

Creating a spiral Christmas tree design, Part 1: modeling

Christopher Tyler Oct, 23rd 2016 2 Comments

CX Intermediate, CX Modeling, Design 3D CX, Free Tutorials

This tutorial shows how to create a spiral Christmas type tree using the lathe tool. It specifically shows how to adjust the lathe parameters to get the required shape, and how to properly convert the resulting object into a polygon format. The polygon format will be used to create a subdivision surface object, and will also be UV mapped in the second tutorial.

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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
8.0 Specific

Using the polygon modelers Scale tool to perform quasi-flatten operations

Christopher Tyler Sep, 20th 2016 0 Comments

CX Intermediate, CX Modeling, CX Version 8.0 Specific, Design 3D CX

This tutorial shows how to use the polygon modeler’s Scale tool to perform partial flatten operations. It discusses the use of grids and guides to facilitate this approach.

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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
8.0 Specific

Modeling a Mouthwash container

Christopher Tyler Aug, 7th 2016 0 Comments

CX Intermediate, CX Modeling, CX Version 8.0 Specific, Design 3D CX

This tutorial models a packaging object used for things like mouthwashes and other liquids.

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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
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Creating basic piping with the Path Extrude tool

Christopher Tyler Jul, 21st 2016 1 Comment

CX Beginner, CX Modeling, CX Version 8.0 Specific, Design 3D CX

This tutorial shows how to use the path extrude tool to create piping like objects. It focuses on using the Path Extrude tool to generate polygon based objects which can be subdivided.

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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
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Smoothly Blending several angular objects

Christopher Tyler Jul, 14th 2016 1 Comment

3D Printing, CX Advanced, CX Modeling, CX Version 8.0 Specific

This tutorial shows how to blend several objects together, to make them smoothly connect in order to create one object which can be 3D printed. It specifically shows how to control the blending between objects such that the bridge function can be used to create connecting geometry. This connecting geometry is then formed and molded to create the smoothly blended interconnections.

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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
8.0 Specific

Modeling a door handle

Christopher Tyler Jul, 9th 2016 0 Comments

CX Advanced, CX Modeling, CX Version 8.0 Specific, Design 3D CX

This modeling tutorial shows how to model a typical door handle sometimes seen in office buildings. It uses polygon modeling and subdivision surfaces.

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Creating a spiral Christmas tree design, Part 1: modeling

Using the polygon modelers Scale tool to perform quasi-flatten operations

Modeling a Mouthwash container

Creating basic piping with the Path Extrude tool

Smoothly Blending several angular objects

Modeling a door handle