Introduction

In this tutorial, you will model a computer joystick like the one below. You will be introduced to tools that enable you to build surfaces from curves. As well, you will start to use layers to organize your work. Finally, you will learn a way to view and evaluate your work.

New tools used in this tutorial

Curves > Primitives > Circle
Pick > Point Types > CV
Pick > Point Types > Hull
Curves > New Curves > New Edit Point Curve
Curves > New Curves > New CV Curve
Surfaces > Skin
Surfaces > Planar Surfaces > Set Planar
Surfaces > Swept Surfaces > Extrude

New menu items used in this tutorial

Layers > New
Layers > Visibility > Invisible/Visible
WindowDisplay > Hardware Shade

New Control Panel tools you will use in this tutorial

Display CV/Hull