Mesh Modeling

sketchfab

Mesh modeling is an essential skill for anyone looking to take their 3D creation skills to the next level. In this exercise, we'll be diving into the basics of mesh modeling and getting our hands dirty with some practical exercises. **Objective:** Create a simple cube using only the extrude tool. **Step 1:** * Launch your preferred 3D modeling software (we recommend Blender). * Create a new project by clicking on "File" > "New Project." * Set the units to meters and the scale to 10. * Click on the "Cube" tool in the top toolbar. **Step 2:** * Select the cube tool and click anywhere in the workspace to create a new cube. * Use the extrude tool to add depth to your cube. To do this, select the front face of the cube by clicking on it once. * Hold down the "Alt" key (or "Option" key on Mac) while dragging the mouse to extrude the selected face. **Step 3:** * Select all of the faces on the cube by pressing the "Ctrl+A" keys (or "Command+A" on Mac). * Use the extrude tool again to add more depth to your cube. This time, select all of the edges and then hold down the "Alt" key while dragging. **Step 4:** * Your cube should now have some decent depth to it. * Use the move tool (usually the "G" key) to move the cube around in 3D space. * Get familiar with using the extrude tool by experimenting with different faces and edges. **Conclusion:** You've just completed your first mesh modeling exercise! In this exercise, you learned how to create a simple cube using only the extrude tool. This is a great starting point for more complex models, so be sure to practice and experiment with different techniques. **Next Steps:** * Practice creating different shapes and objects using the extrude tool. * Experiment with different modeling tools and techniques in your 3D software of choice. * Try creating more complex objects by combining multiple shapes and objects.