Member Online Workshop: CAD for Absolute Beginners

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Join technician George Walker and Josie King for a 60 minute introduction to simple CAD design using the web-based software Tinkercad. In the session you will get an overview of the programme and complete a drawing task on your own computer with support from our technicians via a video call.

CAD (Computer Aided Design) is a general term for software that allows you to create digital models and drawings. CAD is commonly used for designing a whole range of parts and products, for exmaple, you could use it to: sketch out ideas; draw objects for 3D printing; create architectural models; make films; and build characters and environments for computer games and simulations.

Tinkercad, which you will be learning to use during the workshop, is a simple introductory software for those new to 3D modelling. It was made by Autodesk who also make many of the industry standard professional CAD programs, so it is a great place to start.

This session is intended for those without any prior experience of CAD design: all you need is a PC or laptop.