TurboCAD 2015 Professional Version Tutorials

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From the Introduction:

A common request for theme specific TurboCAD tutorials has always been interior architectural renderings. Although a number of architectural specific tutorials have been penned over the years, never before has it been more important to look at this topic than it is since the implementation of RedSDK.

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to recreate the boardroom that is illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. A few items are supplied to help keep the tutorial time to a manageable amount. Supplied models include the molded chair, the light switches, the recycle bin and the Barcelona love seat. Aside from learning how to draw in TurboCAD, the user will learn how to set up the drawing and how to insert standard lighting. The reader will learn how to establish a render scene environment and establish render scene luminance. The reader will also learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format.

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Not so long ago I saw a MoI tutorial by Michael A. Maynard that illustrates the steps required to create a molded plastic stacking chair. The chair looks very cool and I thought that it would be terrific if we could create it in TurboCAD. MoI makes the process somewhat easy since it has a 'Flow' tool that allows a user to basically project one shape onto another. Unfortunately, TurboCAD does not possess such a tool and an alternate means is needed to create the molded shape that is crucial to the design. Luckily TurboCAD Pro Platinum has some sheet metal tools which will make the creation of the chair possible. Although we will not get as elaborate as Mike does in his tutorial, we will work towards a very decent representation of it.

I hope that you enjoy the tutorial. Best regards, Don Within the tutorial the reader will be lead through each keystroke to produce every component of the molded stacking chair that is illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. The reader will also learn how to insert standard RedSDK lighting and will learn how to establish a RedSDK render scene environment. Additionally, the reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format.

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To help introduce TurboCAD Pro 2015 and RedSDK the author has chosen a sweet little mechanical device as the basis for the tutorial.

Within the tutorial the reader will be lead through each keystroke to produce every component of the mini vise that is illustrated on the cover of the tutorial (with the exception of a simple e-clip and a machine screw which have been downloaded from a supplier and included with the tutorial download). The reader will also learn how to insert standard RedSDK lighting, will learn how to utilize RedSDK render scene luminance and establish a RedSDK render scene environment. Additionally, the reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format.

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It is time for a woodworker's tutorial and what better construct than an elegant curio cabinet with a semi-complex design.

Unlike most of the tutorials offered by the author, this particular tutorial is approached with a 'design as we go' format. As such, there is the occasional design change made within the tutorial. Making changes helps illustrate the thinking behind designing and illustrates methods to edit parts as needed due to design changes. Making changes is definitely something a designer will need to know how to do as he or she proceeds with all future designs.

Within the tutorial the reader will be lead through each keystroke to produce every component of the curio cabinet that is illustrated on the cover of the tutorial (with the exception of some downloaded standardized parts that get inserted). The reader will also learn how to insert standard lighting, will learn how to utilize render scene luminance and establish a render scene environment. Additionally, the reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format.

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From the Introduction:

The Gear Pump is definitely a sweet piece of gear for those with a bent toward the mechanical. It also makes an ideal candidate for a TurboCAD tutorial – not too complex, but complex enough to give the reader a good overview of the many functions that make TurboCAD a viable option for those investing in a CAD system. The Gear Pump tutorial was originally written for TurboCAD Pro V12. Much has changed since then and the tutorial has been fully revised and enhanced to reflect the many positive changes and developments that have come along since then.

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to produce every component of the gear pump that is illustrated on the cover of the tutorial (with the exception of some downloaded standardized parts that get inserted). The reader will learn how to create the gear pump components using 2D profiles and 3D shapes. The reader will learn how to insert standard lighting, will learn how to utilize render scene luminance and establish a render scene environment. Additionally, the reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format. Finally, the reader will learn how to create an exploded assembly and integrate the two assemblies into paper space with balloon markers and a table.

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The Radial Engine tutorial was originally written for TurboCAD Pro V15, but it has been fully updated for TurboCAD Pro v21.

I have wanted to create a tutorial for a radial engine for eons but always felt a bit intimidated by the idea. However, like any good modeler, I decided to face the challenge and see what I could come up with. To my surprise and pleasure, the task was not terribly difficult in the end. It just required some forethought, a bit of time spent researching and the drive to make it happen, which I already have in spades, as the saying goes. Although I based the radial engine on some internet photos I found while researching, much of the model was made up as I experimented with the design.

I hope that you will enjoy following the tutorial and will feel the magic of TurboCAD that I feel every time I create something with the program.

Best regards,
Don

Within the tutorial the reader will be lead through each keystroke to produce every component of the radial engine that is illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. The reader will learn how to create all the components using 2D profiles and modified 3D shapes. The reader will learn how to insert standard lighting, how utilize render scene luminance and utilize a render scene environment. Additionally, the reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format.

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Lofting profiles in TurboCAD to create organic shapes is usually the route taken to create such things as airplanes, boats and cars. Since TurboCAD is not a NURBS  based 3D modeling package it is not always easy to get the desired results and most often a user must live with a lesser degree of precision. Be that as it may, these organic shapes can be created in TurboCAD to some degree with some planning, some experimentation and a strong desire to make it happen.

The executive jet in this tutorial will be approached more like one would proceed with a modeling program than one might with precision CAD software. Much of the detail will be created by 'tracing' strategically positioned and scaled images. As such, a reader may find that the input data listed within the tutorial may not be exactly as what is seen on their own desktop. This does not mean that the tutorial cannot be followed, but the reader must be aware that this is the case and that they must use their data in place of what is written in the tutorial. This will become clearer as the tutorial progresses and it is not something that should cause any grief.

Those who have worked through the Textual Creation tutorial known as Airliner (from v15) will notice many similarities in this tutorial. Be that as it may, a number of areas in this tutorial are approached differently and some areas expanded upon. This tutorial also includes a short boat hull lofting lessen at the end to demonstrate a different form of lofting, one not used while creating the Executive Jet.

Within the tutorial the reader will be lead through each keystroke to produce every component of the executive jet that is illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. Aside from learning how to draw in TurboCAD, the user will learn how use materials (including UV wrapping), how to insert standard lighting and how to utilize render scene luminance. The reader will learn how to establish a render scene environment and the reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format.

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Without a doubt, one of the larger fields where CAD software is employed regularly is within the architectural industry and its myriad faces. As such, any means to make the process of architectural presentation quicker and easier is most certainly welcome. With such thinking driving the development of TurboCAD, this awesome program continues to evolve and provide users a formidable way to achieve pleasing and functional plans and renderings in a very timely and professional manner.

TurboCAD Pro V21 - Architectural Presentation is a fully illustrated tutorial that leads the beginner through every keystroke necessary to transform IMSI/Design's 2D Marion floor plan into the fully detailed 3D model presented on the cover of this tutorial. The furnishings are not created during the tutorial, but they are supplied and inserted into the house during the tutorial.  This tutorial was originally written for TurboCAD version 11 and then revised for version 15 and again for version 17. Due to its popularity it has now been fully revised for version 21, integrating new program processes and some new design ideas.

Also within the tutorial, the reader will learn how to set up their drawing, how to insert standard lighting and how utilize render scene luminance. The reader will learn how to establish a render scene environment and the reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format. Three different views will be established and one paper space page will be created.

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Note that the large foprmat printer is not created during the tutorial, it is only a prop for the book cover.

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One of the fundamental tenets of any CAD package is to never draw the same thing twice. This is very sound advice and a user would be wise to broaden this tenet to its fullest definition. This not only includes using blocks and symbols while drawing but it includes devising ways to approach the more mundane things such as repeating text and establishing tool properties or styles. One way to address much of this is to create a drawing template(s) where many properties have been pre-established and which includes at least one paper space page that has a reusable title block.

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to produce four ANSI size reusable TurboCAD templates with title blocks. These are based on the mechanical style the author uses in his daily work with one client within the manufacturing industry. The reader will find much discussion within the pages of this tutorial that will hopefully provide good insight into choices that are made.

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One of the fundamental concepts in TurboCAD, when it comes to drawing in 3D, is the use and understanding of workplanes. Most new users are initially overwhelmed by this concept, but once the user puzzles out what workplanes are all about they quickly realize that they weren't that complex after all.

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In this day and age emission friendly devices have become common place and one that stands out for those partial to bicycle travel is the electric hub motor. The hub motor is a device that integrates into the front wheel (in this case) and provides locomotion to the rider when desired.

While looking for resources to help understand the mechanisms involved in the construction of the hub motor I happened across Per Hassel Sørensen’s GrabCAD page and his Geared Hub Motor. To make tutorial creation easier I contacted Per Hassel Sørensen and received permission to use his model as the basis for this tutorial.

Check out Per Hassel Sørensen GrabCAD page and the hub motor model, if desired.
http://grabcad.com/per.hassel.sorensen
http://grabcad.com/library/golden-motor-250w-geared-hub-motor-for-front-bicyclewheel-minimotor

I hope that you enjoy the tutorial.

Best regards,
Don

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to create the hub motor that is illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. Aside from learning how to draw in TurboCAD, the user will learn how to insert standard lighting and how to utilize render scene luminance. The reader will learn how to establish a render scene environment and the reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format.

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While tooling around GrabCAD one day looking for tutorial inspiration I came across the work of Verislav Mudrak and his very cool gear reducer. Having been impressed by the model, and thinking that it would be an ideal mechanism to create during a TurboCAD tutorial, I contacted Verislav and asked for permission to use his model as the basis for a new tutorial. I am happy to say that Verislav replied in the affirmative and this tutorial has come about due to his willingness to share. Thanks Verislav!

Check out Verislav’s GrabCAD page and the reducer model, if desired.
http://grabcad.com/verislav.mudrak/about
http://grabcad.com/library/reducer--3

I hope that you enjoy the tutorial.

Best regards,
Don

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to create the gear reducer that is illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. Aside from learning how to draw in TurboCAD, the user will learn how to insert standard lighting and how to utilize render scene luminance. The reader will learn how to establish a render scene environment and the reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format.

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The Sheet Metal Box tutorial is a narrow focus tutorial that looks specifically at two processes. The first is the ability to bend sheet objects and the second is the ability to wrap an image texture to the bent results. Although the ability to bend sheets, via the Bend tool, has been available in the Platinum version of TurboCAD for a number of versions the ability to effectively wrap these bent objects has not, at least not in an easy and efficient manner. With the arrival of TurboCAD V20 and its new UV Wrapping tools the user now has the ability to effectively wrap these bent objects. As with any new tool, the process has a bit of a learning curve and it is the hope of the author that this short tutorial will help users come to grips with the new process.

Please be advised that the Platinum edition of TurboCAD V20 is required to create sheet metal box. A 3D box is supplied, however, for those who want to learn about UV Wrapping but only possess the basic version of TurboCAD Pro

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to create the tissue box illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. Aside from learning how to draw in TurboCAD, the user will learn how to insert standard lighting and how to utilize render scene luminance. The reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format. The reader will also learn how to utilize paper space to create a drawing that illustrates the pre-bend sheet.

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At one point in time I received an email with a request to create a tutorial that would lead a reader through the steps necessary to create a set of construction drawings. The request specified a double hung window or an entry door. Initially I had my mind set on illustrating the double hung window but it quickly became apparent that the window was just too complex to fit into a tutorial of reasonable length. The entry door, although complex enough, requires fewer components and so seemed much more suitable for a tutorial. It is by all means adequate to illustrate the processes necessary to create a set of construction drawings.

This tutorial was originally written for TurboCAD Pro V15 but has been fully revised and updated for TurboCAD Pro V20.1. There have been many great additions to the program since V15.

I hope that you will enjoy the tutorial as much as I had creating it.

Best regards, Don

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to create the framed 36" entry door illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. Aside from learning how to draw in TurboCAD, the user will learn how to insert standard lighting and how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format. The reader will also learn how to utilize paper space where the construction drawings will be created utilizing viewports, inserted drafting palette objects (views/inserts), dimensions and annotations.

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TurboCAD is an exceptional tool when it comes to creating CAD drawings and 3D visuals. One of the great benefits that come from modeling in 3D using TurboCAD is that once the 3D model is created a near infinite number of views can be established. These views can include a variety of environments, lighting schemes and embellishments. The TurboCAD user can also create many styles of visuals that include exploded views, section views and even cutaway views, the latter of which is what will be worked toward in this tutorial.

Readers of earlier Textual Creations TurboCAD tutorials will recognize the pneumatic cylinder within this tutorial as the model from the Textual Creations tutorial Mechanical Illustration V11.2 & V15.1. Modeling in V20 is essentially the same, with a number of processes simplified along the way, but the final result is much more refined.

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to create the pneumatic cylinder that is illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. Aside from learning how to draw in TurboCAD, the user will learn how to insert standard lighting and how to utilize render scene luminance. The reader will learn how to establish a render scene environment and the reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format.

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TurboCAD is, without a doubt, the ideal companion for any cabinet maker needing to lay out kitchens in a timely manner. This is especially so if a user spends some initial time creating a modular cabinet system that makes resizing and placing cabinets a breeze. The benefits don't stop there. Once the layout is established a user can easily create dimensioned drawings and realistic renders to share with those in the shop, with one's marketing team and with prospective customers.

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to create a modular cabinet system that will be used to create the kitchen scene illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. To help create a much more pleasing final scene the author has supplied several household items (created in TurboCAD) that the user will place during the tutorial. Aside from learning how to draw in TurboCAD, the user will learn how to insert standard lighting and how to utilize render scene luminance. The reader will learn how to establish a render scene environment and the reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format.

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For the last couple of years it has been my pleasure to have a large US national advertizing company as a client. The sales teams for this ad company will often make presentations to many of the big name chain stores businesses that we all see in our daily travels. These chains include clothing stores, restaurants, grocery stores, home stores and even car dealerships. Pretty much wherever one would find a larger market for ads – especially signs and product displays.

My roll has been to create many of these environments in 3D and include the proposed ad material within the 3D environments. The overall 3D presentation has often taken many forms, some of which show the overall environments in a gray-scale render format with the new ad material in full color (as in selective coloring). Some have been created in full color but without the surrounding environment, while still others have been created in full color and do include a full surrounding environment. They are all quite fun to create but do offer some challenges. I will often receive one or two photos for reference and asked to create a scene such as the one pictured in the reference material and to include the attached signage. Of course, there are no blueprints provided to make the job easier so it is a matter of doing my best to replicate the scene (or improve upon it). For the most part I just rely on my limited knowledge of commercial buildings and occasionally on data I have found via a Google search (for fixture dimensions, etc). Including a surrounding environment is one thing that proved very challenging at first. This was mostly due to the fact that I did not have access to a good selection of photographic backgrounds that could be used within TurboCAD or added afterward via Photoshop. I did find a solution that proved to be quite adequate and I will share that, along with many other details of the whole creation process, within the tutorial.

I really enjoy the process of creating these 3D architectural scenes and find that TurboCAD has been such a tremendous partner for helping get the job done in a timely manner. With the addition of 64-Bit technology I can now add more detail than ever before in TurboCAD and render without issue.

I hope that you enjoy working through the tutorial.

Best regards,
Don

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to produce almost all of components of the architectural scene that are illustrated on the cover of the tutorial (four seat table sets and trash bins are supplied). Aside from learning how to draw in TurboCAD, the user will learn how to insert standard lighting and how to utilize render scene luminance. The reader will learn how to establish a render scene environment and the reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format.

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Many requests have been made of the author to create a tutorial that would lead a woodworker through all the stages of a modern furniture design project. It was hoped that the tutorial would show how to use the program in such a way that a two-dimensional design concept could be turned into a three dimensional model for client presentation and that shop drawings could be created from the 2D and 3D drawings. This tutorial is the result of those requests.

Construction note - the following design will be based on the use of 19 mm wood panels for construction  and the cabinet components will be assembled, for the most part, using plate joinery biscuits.

Within the tutorial, the reader will learn how to create all the 2D and 3D components required to create the modern roll top desk and accompanying drawings that are illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. Aside from learning how to draw in TurboCAD, the user will learn how to set up the drawing and how to insert standard lighting. The reader will learn how to establish render scene luminance and a render scene environment. The reader will also learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format. The reader will also learn how to utilize paper space with inserted viewports and drafting palette objects, along with dimensions and annotations, plus much more.

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One of the fundamental concepts in TurboCAD, when it comes to drawing in 3D, is the use and understanding of workplanes. Most new users are initially overwhelmed by this concept, but once the user puzzles out what workplanes are all about they quickly realize that they weren't that complex after all.

Each workplane tool, complete with a user-friendly explanation and example will be illustrated within this tutorial and this will be done by having the reader work through various examples keystroke by keystroke. By the time the reader reaches the end of this tutorial any confusion about workplanes should have lessened significantly.

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TurboCAD is very well suited for Mechanical Drafting with its myriad tools and functions that make the job so easy. With each new version that hits the market the professional user will readily notice how much effort has been put into developing and fine tuning this wonderful CAD package. TurboCAD Pro, now with a 64-Bit version, means that a user can tackle the most complex assemblies knowing full well that the program will deliver.

The Finger Press Engine tutorial was created especially for those with a bent toward mechanical drafting. It is a very comprehensive review that leads the reader through a full project that outputs fifteen pages of blueprints ready for the manufacturing floor. It includes instructions on creating the model in all its 3D glory, creating an exploded view, getting the model to paper space and even creating a bill of materials.

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One of the fundamental tenets of any CAD package is to never draw the same thing twice. This is very sound advice and a user would be wise to broaden this tenet to its fullest definition. This not only includes using blocks and symbols while drawing but it includes devising ways to approach the more mundane things such as repeating text and establishing tool properties or styles. One way to address much of this is to create a drawing template(s) where many properties have been pre-established and which includes at least one paper space page that has a reusable title block.

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to produce four ANSI size reusable TurboCAD templates with title blocks. These are based on the mechanical style the author uses in his daily work with one client within the manufacturing industry. The reader will find much discussion within the pages of this tutorial that will hopefully provide good insight into choices that are made.

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A common request for theme specific TurboCAD tutorials is interior architectural renderings. Those that have submitted requests often include the desire to learn how to approach such a theme, how to use an image to reflect what is visible outside the windows and how to establish interior and exterior lighting that will help make the scene seem welcoming and believable. It is with this in mind that TurboCAD V18.2 Pro - Interior Architectural Setting has been created.

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to produce most of components of the classroom that are illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. Five items are supplied to help keep the tutorial time to a manageable amount. Supplied models include the Laptop, the Light Switches, the Recycle Bin, the Teacher's Chair and the Student Desk. Aside from learning how to draw in TurboCAD, the user will learn how to set up the drawing and how to insert standard lighting. The reader will learn how to establish render scene luminance and a render scene environment. The reader will also learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format.

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TurboCAD Pro V18.2 – Bill of Materials

An important part of any design scheme is the ability to create a list of parts and materials used within a drawing. Although TurboCAD does not have a dedicated bill of materials function per se it does come with some tools that can be used to create a report that can be used in the production of a bill of materials. All of the initial work is done right in TurboCAD and through the onboard export functions some additional automation can be added using Microsoft Excel or other such spreadsheet software.

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to produce all components of the night stand that is illustrated on the cover of the tutorial, with the exception of the hardware which has been supplied. Aside from learning how to draw in TurboCAD, the user will learn how to set up the drawing and how to insert standard lighting. The reader will learn how to establish render scene luminance and a render scene environment. The reader will also learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format. The reader will also learn what steps to take to give custom attributes to all the parts of the night stand and how to create a detailed report for use in a final Excel bill of materials. The user will also learn how to use the layout tool to create a cutting plan, a plan that could be exported and perhaps used in conjunction with one's cnc machine.

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TurboCAD Pro V18.1 – Preparing a Model for Final Rendering

If there has been one area where I have received more tutorial requests than any other it has to be for a tutorial that looks specifically at Materials, Lighting and Environment. In essence - preparing a drawing for a final render.

As daunting a task as this was, I decided that it was high time to make it a reality. To aid in the task I have decided to forgo creating a model during the tutorial, which is always time consuming. As such, I am providing a model that will serve as the subject matter (the MP3 Player), thus allowing all tutorial time to be spent on the three desired areas - that of Materials Application, Lighting (Standard and Luminance) and Environment. All three areas require review as all three affect one another at every level. This is one of the main reasons that so many users struggle with these particular TurboCAD functions......

Best regards,
Don

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to produce the rendered MP3 player that is illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. The reader will learn about the relationship between materials, lighting and scene and what it takes to get decent results. The user will also learn how to set up the drawing and how to insert standard lighting. The reader will learn how to establish render scene luminance and a render scene environment. The reader will also learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format. Unfortunately, the reader will also learn that there is not one quick and easy setting that will work for every drawing – that experimentation and persistence is key to success.

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TurboCAD Pro V18.1 - Student Desk Combo

How many readers remember spending way too many hours of their youth in the classic student desk? Although not the most exciting design, it does offer some interesting challenges to those wanting to draw it in 3D. The molded seat and back are two of those challenging objects and some interesting approaches are illustrated within the tutorial that allow for fairly easy construction.

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to produce all components of the student desk that is illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. Aside from learning how to draw in TurboCAD, the user will learn how to set up the drawing and how to insert standard lighting. The reader will learn how to establish render scene luminance and a render scene environment. The reader will also learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format.

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TurboCAD Pro V18.1 - Antique Cannon

The antique cannon is a pretty remarkable device when one considers the carpentry and blacksmith skills that are required to construct and continually maintain its structure when dealing with the forces imposed upon it.

This seemingly simple model is actually quite complex and its construction requires some definite forethought as will be seen while working through the tutorial. The amount of hardware required to hold the cannon together and to anchor it to the ship, where it would likely be found, is enough to tax TurboCAD and requires special attention to the onboard ACIS settings.

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to produce all components of the antique cannon that are illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. Aside from learning how to draw in TurboCAD, the user will learn how to set up the drawing and how to insert standard lighting. The reader will learn how to establish a render scene environment and the reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format.

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TurboCAD Pro V18.1 - Octagonal Gazebo

Recently, I sent out a survey asking my tutorial customers how they felt about the tutorial materials I provide. Was it meeting their expectations? Did they like the format? Was it a good value for the cost? And, of course, if there were any particular fields or topics that they would like to see new tutorials. The responses clearly showed that the materials were meeting or surpassing expectations, were of great value and that the format was ideal . There were a few suggestions for new material and of those suggestions the greatest number asked for more in the fields of carpentry and cabinet making. It is with this in mind that I have chosen to pen TurboCAD Pro V18.1 – Octagonal Gazebo as the first post-questionnaire tutorial. The tutorial is based, for the most part, on free gazebo plans that I found on the internet.

I hope that you enjoy working through the tutorial.

Best regards,
Don

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to produce all 'wood' components of the gazebo that is illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. Aside from learning how to draw in TurboCAD, the user will learn how to insert standard lighting and how to utilize render scene luminance. The reader will learn how to establish a render scene environment and the reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format. The reader will also learn about many of the functions found within paper space and will create two pages of detailed drawings.

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TurboCAD Pro V18 -  RC Engine

With the arrival of TurboCAD V18 comes a whole host of new tools and long awaited functions, such as Multi-Threading. What better way to get introduced to the new version of TurboCAD than by creating a cool RC engine in all its 3D glory.

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to produce all components of the RC engine that is illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. Aside from learning how to draw in TurboCAD, the user will learn how to insert standard lighting and how to utilize render scene luminance. The reader will learn how to establish a render scene environment and the reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format.

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TurboCAD Pro V17.2 -  Oscillating Fan

While looking around my office for tutorial inspiration I spotted my trusty Sanyo fan that has run every day of every season without fail for more years than I can remember. It dawned on me that the fan would provide a number of challenges for the TurboCAD user. The base, with its unique neck, would provide a good opportunity to take the Lofting tool for a spin. The base, with its unique neck, along with the motor case would be sure to give the Fillet tool a run for its money; and what about all those cage wires? Would TurboCAD be able to manage them and allow a full render? Well, I am here to tell you that the fan tutorial ended up being quite a blast to create and TurboCAD managed it all in stride.

I hope that you enjoy working your way through this (my 75th) TurboCAD tutorial.

Best regards,
Don

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to produce all components of the fan that is illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. Aside from learning how to draw in TurboCAD, the user will learn how to insert standard lighting and how to utilize render scene luminance. The reader will learn how to establish a render scene environment and the reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format.

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TurboCAD Pro V17.2 -  Spiral Stairs

There is no denying that a set of metal spiral stairs is very cool. What is almost as cool is the process to create the stairs in TurboCAD. Although some calculations are required, the overall construction is not as complex as it might appear. Using the not so well known Transform Recorder tools makes the job even easier.

Within the tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to produce all components of the spiral stairs that are illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. The user will learn how to insert standard lighting and how utilize render scene luminance. The reader will learn how to establish a render scene environment and the reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format.

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TurboCAD Pro V17.2 -  Timber Frame Barn

A large user focus of any CAD software is ultimately the architectural / construction field. Whether a user is designing a cabin, a house, or other unnamed structure a user must feel that they can depend fully on the CAD software that they purchased – that it will meet their needs in a timely and hassle free manner. It is the author's belief that TurboCAD can and will meet the needs of most builders without too much trouble, once over the initial learning curve that is part of any CAD software package.

Within this tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to produce all components of the timber frame barn that is illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. The reader will learn how to create each object by manipulating 2D profiles and 3D primitive shapes. The reader will learn how to set up their drawing, how to insert standard lighting and how utilize render scene luminance. The reader will learn how to establish a render scene environment and the reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format. Additionally the reader will be led through the steps to create a six page paper space presentation.

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TurboCAD Pro V17.2 - Sprockets & Chain

Laying out sprockets and chains within TurboCAD can certainly seem a daunting task for any new user. But like most things in the world of CAD, it is manageable when someone takes the time to explain the process.

Within this tutorial the reader will be led through each keystroke to produce all components of the sprockets and chain that are illustrated on the cover of the tutorial. The reader will learn how to set up their drawing, how to draw the required 2D profiles and use those 2D profiles to create the 3D components. The reader will also learn how to insert standard lighting and how utilize render scene luminance. The reader will learn how to establish a render scene environment and the reader will learn how to render their drawing and save it in a high resolution image format.

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TurboCAD Pro V17.2 - Drawing Template

Create a Reusable Drawing Template
Including Title Block Creation

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TurboCAD Pro V17.1 - Industrial Shock Absorber

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TurboCAD Pro V17.1 - Electric Motor

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TurboCAD Pro V17.1 - Anatomy of a TurboCAD House

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TurboCAD Pro V17 - Process Piping

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TurboCAD Pro V16.1 - Framed Structure

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TurboCAD Deluxe V21 - Caboose

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TurboCAD Deluxe V16.2 - Timber Frame Barn

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