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

Scaling from the side of an object numerically

Christopher Tyler May, 10th 2012 0 Comments

CX Beginner, CX Intermediate, CX Modeling, CX Version 7 Specific, Design 3D CX

This quick object manipulation tutorial shows how to numerically scale an object while keeping one side stationary. Objects are normally scaled numerically from the center of the object, not from the object pivot (or origin). This shows how to scale so one side remains stationary using the Snap Tool. This also shows how to use the Keyboard shortcuts dialog to assign a key to the Snap Tool.

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by Rodrigo Duarte: - How To Create Basic Metallic Textures
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Using the Joint Tool to create a length of chain

Rodrigo Duarte May, 9th 2012 0 Comments

CX Modeling

Chains are a most interesting object to model. They also can be frustrating at times, keeping the sequence of the chain intact can be daunting. With the recentering of objects and the Joint Tool things are greatly simplified.

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by Rodrigo Duarte: - How To Create Basic Metallic Textures
- An Introduction To Glass
- Gems 101

Using a Displacement map to model part of a plug

Rodrigo Duarte May, 7th 2012 5 Comments

CX Beginner, CX Modeling, CX Texturing

Displacement map textures are not for every modeling job, but they are very well suited for some tasks. In this tutorial we will use one such texture to model the piece that reinforces the connection of the cable to the plug.

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

Modeling a mid-century modern table

Christopher Tyler May, 7th 2012 3 Comments

CX Advanced, CX Intermediate, CX Modeling, CX Version 7 Specific, Design 3D CX

This modeling tutorial walks through the modeling process for a mid-century modern table by designer Jean Prouve. It includes extensive use of custom grids and guides, flatten operations, polygon modeling, subdivision surfaces and even boolean tools.

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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
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Project Component: Part 5–Using subsets to texture individual instances

Christopher Tyler May, 7th 2012 2 Comments

CX Texturing, CX Version 7 Specific, Design 3D CX, SE Intermediate

This materials tutorial shows how to use the subsets feature to apply specific materials several instances of a single shape. This helps to create a more complex scene while keeping a simple shape/instance setup.

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

Modeling a wooden chair

Christopher Tyler May, 6th 2012 7 Comments

CX Intermediate, CX Modeling, CX Version 7 Specific, Design 3D CX

This modeling tutorial shows how to model a wooden chair. It uses grid templates, path extrude, skin objects, custom grids and other tools to generate a set of subdivision surface objects.

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Scaling from the side of an object numerically

Using the Joint Tool to create a length of chain

Using a Displacement map to model part of a plug

Modeling a mid-century modern table

Project Component: Part 5–Using subsets to texture individual instances

Modeling a wooden chair