Tinkercad, an Innovative Approach to 3D Design
Tinkercad launched in 2011 as an entirely new way to create 3D designs. Owned by Autodesk, one of the largest computer-aided design (CAD) companies in the business, Tinkercad now has over 80 million users worldwide. But unlike other CAD programs, Tinkercad allows users to create 3D models through an intuitive approach. Designing in Tinkercad feels more like working with toy blocks rather than traditional methods, but without losing the ability to create uniquely incredible designs.
Figure 1.1: A 3D design created in Tinkercad that resembles toy blocks
If you already have some experience in using Tinkercad to create 3D designs, this book is for you. In this chapter, we will identify key terms that you need to know in order to find success with Tinkercad. This includes identifying the key features of Tinkercad through the following topics:
- Creating in Tinkercad
- Who is Tinkercad for?
- Exploring...
