Autodesk 123

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## Contents

* 1 Introduction
* 2 Autodesk 123 app
* 3 The Interface of Autodesk 123 Design (PC version)
* 3.1 The interface first time
* 3.2 Interface structure

## Introduction[edit | edit source]

Autodesk 123 refers to a family of 3D tools available through various platforms

* 123D Catch: Turn a series of photos into 3D models. Read Autodesk 123D Catch for a short description of an early version.
* 123D Creature: Create and 3D print fantastic creatures and character models.
* 123D Design: 3D modeling software (Mac/PC, iPad, and Web)
* 123D Make: Create tangible, DIY objects from 3D models. (iPad, iPhone, PC/MAc/ online)
* 123D Sculpt: Shape, form, sculpt and paint 3D models (iPad only)

In 2011, Autodesk first launched the modeling tool, i.e. a end-user friendly Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD) software. It was called Autodesk® 123D™ or 123D. As of March 2013, the renamed "123D Design" program still seems to be free. Download is about 450MB and the software probably requires a good 3D accelerator. (It runs smoothly on my Precision CAD laptop).

If you read french, you can consult a tutorial we started in the french wiki: Autodesk 123D Beta 9

## Autodesk 123 app[edit | edit source]

Is available either through a web browser or IOS (?)

* AutoDesk 123 Design

## The Interface of Autodesk 123 Design (PC version)[edit | edit source]

Warning: Screenshots and information below refers to an old Beta version !

### The interface first time[edit | edit source]

When you launch the program, you will see a (position frozen) Getting started screen. Depending on the version installed it may be different.

Autodesk 123 Start-up Screen

(10-page tutorial shown)

Autodesk 123 Start-up Screen

(After closing the 10-page tutorial)

Each of the five "Learn About 123D" items open a Flash video. These movies are pretty much ok, but no voice and therefore require the user to focus a bit and maybe to replay once or twice.

### Interface structure[edit | edit source]

The Interface is kept simple and modern, i.e. various buttons have pop-up radial menus and other controls.

There are three main elements

* The floating tool bar (on top the first time) includes all the major drawing tools
* The navigation bar (bottom by default) includes all sorts of navigation and viewing tools. With the little pull-down menu (bottom right), it can be linked to the viewing" cube that sits top left by default.
* On top left is on object browser allowing to inspect each object on the stage.