How to Design Filler Utility Tool using 3D CAD Software
Creating smooth, complete, and polished 3D models often involves closing gaps and refining surfaces, which can be challenging without the right tools. The Filler Utility Tool in SelfCAD simplifies this process by allowing users to fill openings and improve model structure with greater precision and efficiency. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to design using the Filler Utility Tool in SelfCAD and discover how it can streamline your workflow while helping you achieve cleaner, more professional 3D design.
Follow along with the interactive tutorial at; https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/5e3e5b2n3eq3i4kp6i2r621i3t45465u1g2v
Once you launch the editor;
From the generators category on the toolbar choose shape generator; Set fill top to false, top radius to 20, fill bottom to false, , bottom radius to 15,, height to 30
Click + button to add new segment; Set top radius to 40, bottom radius to 40, number of edges to 4
Click + button to add new segment; Set top radius to 65, bottom radius to 45, number of edges to 64, height to 75, bevel segment to 1, bevel level to 20, bevel weight to 1
Tick the checkmark to finalize shape generator
From the modify category on the toolbar choose add thickness; Set thickness to 5.
Tick the checkmark to finalize add thickness
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 200, height to 10, depth to 58, position x to 125, position y to 32.
Click on shape 1 to select
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 4 to subtract and set keepsubtractedobject to true
Click on shape 1 to deselect
Click copy button to copy selected objects
Click scale on the toolbar; Set x to 175, z to 54, y to 8, x to 190.
Click on mesh 4 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 4(1) to subtract and set keepsubtractedobject to true
Tick the checkmark to finalize difference
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 150, height to 5, depth to 5, position x to 125, position y to 40.
Click on mesh 4 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 8 to subtract.
Tick the checkmark to finalize difference
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cylinder; Set top radius to 2, Bottom radius to 2, height to 5, horizontal segments to 50, position x to 125, , position y to 39.
Tick the checkmark to finalize cylinder
Click to activate polygon selection; Click on highlighted region to select it
From the modify category on the toolbar choose extrusion; Set use side extrusion to false, extrusion amount to 3
Tick the checkmark to finalize extrusion
Click on mesh 4(1) to select
Click Boolean on the toolbar; From the tool panel choose union.
Tick the checkmark to finalize union
As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials (https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.
More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy (https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/), https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101, and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace
