Week 02: Computer Aided Design (CAD)¶

This week I worked on defining my final project idea and started to getting used to the documentation process.

Raster VS Vector¶

Feature	Raster & Bitmap	Vector
Definition	Made up of pixels (tiny squares of color).	Made up of paths defined by math formulas.
File Types	JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP	SVG, AI, EPS, PDF
Scalability	Loses quality when scaled up (becomes blurry).	Can be scaled infinitely without losing quality.
Best For	Photos and detailed images.	Logos, icons, and illustrations.
Editing	Pixel-based editing (e.g., Photoshop).	Path-based editing (e.g., Illustrator).
File Size	Usually larger due to pixel data.	Smaller because it stores formulas.

2D Softwares¶

↪ Cuttle.xyz¶

Cuttle is a platform that simplifies digital content creation and management with powerful, user-friendly tools for collaboration and design.

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After creating an account and accessing my dashboard, I started a new project. I searched for flower shapes (1) and selected the one I liked (2). Then, I chose the transform option to modify it (3) and picked my desired color (5). In (4), I changed the component name to “Fatima” by double-clicking on it, which applies to the entire flower and any modifications made.
Now, I want to erase the middle. To do this, I select it, right-click, and choose the “Convert to Paths” option. This allows me to manipulate all the lines and their directions.
By clicking on the flower picture (1) or searching for the paths in the right sidebar (2), I deleted the unwanted paths by pressing the “Delete” key on the keyboard. For drawing, use the pen (3).
By clicking the text button on the left sidebar, I typed my name and changed the font style. Note*: If you want to type in Arabic, after step one, go to the font search and type “Arabic.” This will display all the fonts that support the Arabic language.
In (1) and (2), I changed the shape color and the text color. I checked “Fill” (3) to adjust the color (4) and unchecked the stroke (5) because I didn’t want it.

☆ More Info By selecting the text (1), going to “Modify” (2), and choosing “Mirror Repeat”, the text now has a mirror effect.
In (4), you will see a linear repetition, and in (5), you will see a rotational repeat.

To delete all the effects above, hold Shift and click on them, then press delete.

If you think the party’s over, you’re so wrong! I added a component from the left sidebar called “++” by clicking the “+” button beneath it. Next, I added a rectangle (1) and a circle (2), arranged their positions (3), and clicked the “+” button in the right sidebar (4). Then, I created a new parameter named “width” (5).

In the Scale tool, I entered “width” (1) and adjusted the width size (2-3).

After selecting the shape, I went to Modify (1) and chose Boolean Union (2) to merge the shapes. To delete the merged effect, proceed to step (3) and remove it.

Finally, this is how you can rotate! Click to download.

🕮 Task 1 : ProCreate¶

Procreate is an Ipad software.

Scenario: Students some times share a big table when they are using their laptops, However, their charger cables get all mixed up. What would you design and print to help them?

I designed a small holder to carry the charger and wrap the wire to reduce cable clutter.

↪ Comparison¶

For speed, I prefer Procreate over Cuttle, but in terms of quality and precision, Cuttle is better.

3D Softwares¶

↪ Fusion¶

↝ How to download?¶

Follow these steps to download Fusion: and of course you gonna wait :skull:

↝ Amazing Small Table¶

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Table by fatimaxidrees on Sketchfab

Select Sketch, then choose the back-left side of the cube.
Draw a rectangle with a width of 60mm and a height of 100mm, adding 3 lines as illustrated below.
From Extrude, I set the thickness to 12.
From the top view, I drew a line from the center to the left edge, measuring 6mm. Then, under Create, I selected Rectangle > Rectangle Center, chose the center point, and created a rectangle with a width of 12mm.
Using Extrude again, I set the thickness of the new rectangle to 12mm.
Under Manage, I selected Move, chose the shape I created, and then made a copy.
Select one of the surfaces, then click on “Sketch” to draw a rectangle representing the tabletop and the upper surface of the table’s legs.
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