he “Practical Exercises” chapter was specially created to help you build your first models and to answer the questions that are likely to come up as you create your own more complex models. The models presented here are from a variety of different fields, including architecture, interior design, furniture design, packaging, and illustration. The construction of each model has been divided into actions, which have been further subdivided into one or more steps. Each step shows the use of one tool.
Included with Amapi 3D is a directory called “Exercises” that contains sample model files for the exercises in this chapter. Each file corresponds to the state of a model before an action. You can go directly to the file that shows the model in the state that will help you with your specific question; you don’t have to start from the initial state of the model.
In addition to providing detailed instructions and illustrations, each exercise also tells you which chapter/section in the User’s Guide to read for further details. Some exercises also suggest alternate methods for accomplishing the same task. You are encouraged to experiment with and compare the different methods to see which ones are best suited for your needs.The Amapi 3D tools are easy to learn and easy to use. You can use them together to create a wealth of beautiful and useful models, limited only by your imagination. The power of Amapi 3D is yours. Now, put your clever and creative mind to work and create some awesome models!
