• Use the drag-and-drop tools to build 3D designs
• Export your designs to have them 3D printed
• Share designs with the Tinkercad community

Start creating in 3D with Tinkercad!

Got a great idea? Use the first free, cloud-based 3D design platform to make it real! Tinkercad is fun for everyone, from students wanting to create "wow" projects to product designers who need to develop complex 3D prototypes. With this book, it's easy to get started. You'll learn to set up your Tinkercad account, launch your first design, find your way around the user interface, and begin working with the 3D tools. Master the process as you work through sample projects and finally bring your creation to life with 3D printing!

Inside...

• Explore 3D design fundamentals
• Create a Tinkercad account
• Plan your project
• Tinker with drag-and-drop tools
• Create toys, models, and more
• Build a miniature skyscraper
• Export designs to a 3D printer
• Share your creations with the Tinkercad community

Create in 3D with Tinkercad

If you can dream it, you can create it--using Tinkercad. This free tool gives everyone the power to create 3D models, regardless of your level of experience. With the help of Tinkercad For Dummies, you'll have the knowledge you need to plan your designs, the know-how to utilize the platform's drag-and-drop tools to create your design, and the information you need to print or export your designs to use them elsewhere.

Tinkercad is for everyone It's simple enough to be used by kids and students, but robust enough that an adult could use it to create a complex product prototype. With more than 4 million designs posted in the Tinkercad community, the platform is also popular with teachers around the world. Why not join in on the fun?

• Create your Tinkercad account and join the community
• Use the drag-and-drop tools to build 3D images
• Export your designs to have them 3D printed
• Learn the principles of great 3D design