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Monday, 31.8. 9:00
Wednesday, 2.9. 11:30
Parametric feature-based 3D-models are the base for current CAD systems used in mechanical and civil engineering as well as in architecture and other disciplines. An example is FreeCAD, an OpenSource-CAD-application with functionality similar to commercial programs such as CATIA, SolidWorks or Solid Edge. In addition to the creation of models, FreeCAD also allows for analysis (e.g. FEM), simulation and rendering. It can be extended through scripts in Python or plugins in C++.
The participants will model a parametric object for 3D-printing. Along the process, they get to know typical CAD functionality used in a practical example, and beyond that learn about the theoretical foundations of CAD-modelling, the various modelling paradigms, the underlying data models and some algorithmic principles. They come to know how to use Python scripts in order to analyse CAD models and automate modelling tasks.
Finally we are going to prepare the model for 3D print.