Surface Model / Free Form Modeling Syllabus

 

Main Sections	Sub-Sections
1 Freeform Modeling Course Introduction	Freeform Modeling Course Introduction
2 Spines	Splines Unit Introduction
	Spline Terminology
	Snap Point
	Studio Spline
	Curve on Surface
	Curve Analysis Display
	Curve Analysis
	Spline Analysis
	Ratchet Body Project Task 1
3 Freeform Best Practices	Freeform Best Practices Unit Introduction
	Freeform Feature Considerations
	Avoiding Problems in Freeform Features
	How to Fix Imperfect Faces Bodies
	Finding the Balance
	Freeform Features
	Edit Feature Parameters
	Dynamic Update
	Freeform Modeling Preferences
4 Creating Surfaces Using Strings	Creating Surfaces Using Strings Unit Introduction
	Selecting Section Strings
	Reverse Direction of Section Curves
	Bounded Plane
	Alignment Methods
	Ruled Surface
	Through Curves Surface
	Through Curve Mesh Overview
	Through Curve Mesh Surface
	Simple Construction Method
	Swept Surface with One Guide String
	Swept Surface with Multiple Guide Strings
	Editing Swept Surfaces
	Baluster Project
	Variational Sweep
	Swept Volume
	Control Pad Project
	Impeller Blade Project
	Ratchet Body Project Task 2
5 Creating Surfaces Using Points	Creating Surfaces Using Points Unit Introduction
	Creating Surfaces Using Points Overview
	Through Points
	From Poles
6 Offset Surfaces	Offset Surfaces Unit Introduction
	Offset Surface
	Variable Offset
	Rough Offset
	Variable Offset Face Overview
	Variable Offset Face
	Ribbon Builder
7 Creating Surfaces Using Bodies	Creating Surfaces Using Bodies Introduction
	N-Sided Surface
	Bridge Surface
	Fill Surface
	Extension Surface
	Law Extension Surface
	Spherical Corner
	Silhouette Flange
8 Trimming Operations	Trimming Operations Unit Introduction
	Trim Sheet
	Trim and Extend
	Extend Sheet
	Delete Edge
9 Creating Surfaces Using Global Shaping	Creating Surfaces Using Global Shaping Unit Introduction
	Global Shaping
	Global Shaping by Function
	Global Shaping by Surface
10 Section Surfaces	Section Surfaces Unit Introduction
	Section Surface Overview
	Conic Section Surface: Shoulder
	Conic Section Surface: Rho
	Conic Section Surface: Highlight
	Conic Section Surface: Four Point Slope
	Conic Section Surface: Five Point
	Circular Section Surface: Three Point
	Circular Section Surface: Two Point Slope
	Circular Section Surface: Tangentpoint Tangent
	Circular Section Surface: Center Radius
	Circular Section Surface: Center Point
	Circular Section Surface: Center Tangent
	Circular Section Surface: Radius Angle Arc
	Circular Section Surface: Tangent Radius
	Circular Section Surface: Tangent Tangent Radius
	Cubic Section Surface: Two Slopes
	Cubic Section Surface: Fillet Bridge
	Linear Section Surface
11 Surface Operations	Surface Operations Unit Introduction
	Sew
	Unsew
	Combine
	Patch
	Thicken
	Join Face
	Advantages of Quilt
	Quilt
	Quilt Editing
	Sheets to Solid Assistant Overview
	Sheets to Solid Assistant
	Make Solid
	Wrap Geometry
	Fan Blade Project
12 Face Blends	Face Blends Unit Introduction
	Creating Setback Edge Blends
	Face Blend
	Face Blend with Multiple Solutions
	Face Blend - Swept with Two Contact Curves
	Face Blend that Makes a Solid from a Closed Volume
	Aerospace Panel Project
13 Editing Unparametric Sheet Bodies	Editing Unparametric Sheet Bodies Unit Introduction
	Isoparametric Curve
	Isoparametric Curve Project
	Change Degree
	Change Stiffness
	Change Edge
	Reverse Normal
	Enlarge
14 Analyzing Faces and Bodies	Analyzing Faces and Bodies Unit Introduction
	B-Surface Analysis
	Face Analysis Overview
	Reflection Analysis
	Radius Analysis
	Slope Analysis
	Distance Analysis
	Interpreting Face Analysis Results
	Minimum Radius Analysis
	Deviation Analysis
	Examine Geometry
	Examine Geometry - Automatic
15 Freeform Modeling Projects	Freeform Modeling Projects Unit Introduction
	Hook Project
	Canopy Project

Duration: 25 Hrs