How to Design a Coin Holder With SelfCAD
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How to Design a Coin Holder With SelfCAD
Learn how to design a coin holder with SelfCAD
How to Design a Coin Holder with SelfCAD
Whether you're a seasoned designer or new to 3D modeling, this tutorial provides a comprehensive overview of how to design a coin holder that is both practical and visually appealing. So let's dive in and unleash your creativity as we design a custom coin holder tailored to your needs and style with SelfCAD.
To access the interactive tutorial to this article, visit https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/4c3c2y622s6n6b1e3m2i12386t622b1a6t4j
Once you’ve launched the editor;
From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Cylinder
Set Top Radius to 25, Bottom Radius to 25, Height to 50, Position x to 25, Position z to 25
Click to finalize Cylinder
Click to activate Polygon Selection Selection. Click on highlighted region to select it
Click Delete button to delete selected object
Click on highlighted region to select it
From the Modify Category on the Toolbar choose Inset. Set Inset Amount to 11
Click to finalize Inset
Click Delete button to delete selected object
From the Modify Category on the Toolbar choose Add Thickness
Set Thickness to -2, Use Vertex Normals to True
Click to finalize Add Thickness
Click to activate Edge Selection. Click on highlighted region to select it
From the Modify Category on the Toolbar choose Fillet. Set Intensity to 1, Level to 3
Click to finalize Fillet
From the Tools Category on the Toolbar choose Copy Offsets
Set Operation to Pivot. Set x to 5, z to 5. Set Amount of copies to 2
Click Copy button to create copies
Click ‘x’ to close copy offsets panel
Click on mesh 4, mesh 4(1) to deselect it
Click Scale on the Toolbar. Set x to 60, z to 60 using highlighted gizmo
Click on mesh 4(1) to select it. Click on mesh 4(2) to deselect it
Set x to 56, z to 56 using highlighted gizmo
Click ‘x’ to close highlighted gizmo
From the Edit Menu on the Top Toolbar click Select All
Click Stitch & Scoop on the Toolbar. From the Tool panel choose Union
Click to finalize Union
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.