How to Design a Chopping Board Using SelfCAD

Learn How to Design a Chopping Board using SelfCAD with the help of this tutorial

How to Design a Chopping Board using SelfCAD

Welcome to this step-by-step guide on designing a chopping board using SelfCAD. Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, SelfCAD offers a user-friendly platform that empowers you to bring your creative ideas to life in 3D. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the process of designing a functional and aesthetically pleasing chopping board, perfect for both kitchen enthusiasts and aspiring designers alike. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have gained valuable insight into utilizing SelfCAD's robust features, including its intuitive interface, powerful modeling tools, and efficient workflow. 

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Once you’ve launched the editor;

From the view menu on the top toolbar click reference image to add reference image ; Click add image button to load new image

Click load image from tutorial button to add image

Set opacity to 50

Click ‘x’ to close reference image panel

From the Drawing category on the toolbar under 3D Sketch, choose Rectangle

Set Minimum angle step to true

Click on highlighted point to draw Rectangle

Click on highlighted point to draw Rectangle

Click on highlighted point to draw Rectangle

Click on highlighted point to draw Rectangle

Click on highlighted point to draw Rectangle

Click on highlighted point to draw Rectangle

From the tool panel choose circle

Click on highlighted point to draw Circle

Type in 7 value into the Radius measurement

Click ‘x’ to close 3D Sketch panel

Click to activate Edge selection; Click on highlighted region to select it

Click Delete button to delete selected object

Click on highlighted region to select it

Click Scale on the Toolbar; Set x to 30

Click ‘x’ to close Transformation panel and click on highlighted region to deselect it

From the Modify category on the Toolbar choose Edit Details; Set part of Geometry to vertex

Click on highlighted point to add vertex to the selected object

Click on highlighted point to add vertex to the selected object

Click on highlighted point to add vertex to the selected object

Click on highlighted point to add vertex to the selected object

Tick the checkmark to finalize Edit details

Click to activate vertex selection; Click on highlighted region to select it

Click Scale on the Toolbar; Set x to 30

Click on highlighted region to deselect it

Set x to 25

Click ‘x’ to close Transformation panel and Click on highlighted region to deselect it

From the Modify category on the Toolbar choose Fillet; Set Level to 5

Tick the checkmark to finalize Fillet

From the Modify category on the Toolbar choose Extrusion

Tick the checkmark to finalize Extrusion

Click highlighted part on selection cube to turn off region selection

From the right panel choose Materials

Set settings to textures, Set texture category to Wood and Click Wood 1 button to apply texture

Tick the check mark to finalize materials

From the view menu on the Top toolbar click reference image to add reference image; Click Remove button to remove reference image

As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials (https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.

More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy (https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/), https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101, and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace.