Copy It
While creating in Tinkercad it can be helpful to make a copy of a shape in your design.
While creating in Tinkercad it can be helpful to make a copy of a shape in your design.
Moving, rotating and arranging basic shapes is what allows creativity in Tinkercad. The combination of simple shapes allows the creation of more complex and creative designs.
The duplicate command is similar to the copy command, but has a few added benefits. Let's try it out and see what the duplicate command can do.
A student is ready to print their Tinkercad designs after completing the 11 lesson plans below. The final activity is a printable nametag keychain, and submitting it to the Polar Cloud for printing!
Placing shapes is one of the most common actions taken in Tinkercad and is simply the act of getting a shape into the design and onto the Workplane.
3D printing may seem like magic, and it is - but printing certain objects takes careful consideration. Knowing what you're up against means fewer failed prints, and less wasted time/filament.
A student that passes this assessment is ready to be promoted to Experienced Student. This means they will be preparing their own print jobs for the printer, responsible for orienting them correctly and choosing proper settings.