Autodesk 123

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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.

(10-page tutorial shown)

(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.