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Basics Videos

The basics of Design with Shape3d X 1: design and editing of curves

In this video we show the basics of designing with Shape3d X. - Views Top, side, couples (slices) - Edition of curves and slices - Control points - Thickness view Note that you will need a Design Pro license to edit multiple curves in top or side view or to edit thickness.

The basics of Design with Shape3d X 2: resizing and modifying a file

In this video we show the basics of design with Shape3d X. - Resize an existing file - Start from the New window - Edit, delete, insert checkpoint - Modify, delete, insert couple (slice) - Obtain measurements at desired positions

How to correct a .brd file when the conversion into Shape3d is wrong

This video shows two ways of correcting a brd file that has been imported into Shape3d with problems on the slices.

Add fin plugs in Shape3d X

This video shows how to add fin and leash plugs to a surfboard in Shape3d, and how to position them correctly. We will also see how to transfer them to another board.

Copy a board from measurements in Shape3d

Copy a board from measurements in Shape3d X

Adding Plugs and Logos in Shape3d

Adding Plugs and Logos so that it looks real in the 3D view of in Shape3d X

Modifying the Concave without changing the rail, using the Multi curves Edition in Shape3d

Modifying the Concave without changing the rail, using the Multi curves Edition in Shape3d

Copy a board from pictures

Copy a board from an image in Shape3d, and add boxes and logos in the 3D view.

Using Multi curves Edition in Shape3d X instead of the V8 Design Modes

Using Multi curves Edition in Shape3d X instead of the V8 Design Modes

Advanced Videos

How to design the Simili Twin Fish with Free 3D layers

In this video I show how to design the swallow tail and the beak nose of the Simili Twin Fish with the new Free 3D layers added since version 9.1.2.0. You can download the Simili Twin Free in the Shape3d Warehouse: https://www.shape3d.com/Warehouse/Board.aspx?Board=9307

Importing an IGES file into Shape3d and correct the distortions you can get

In this short video we open an IGES containing NURBS surfaces with Shape3d, and we correct the distortions we get. Note that you need a Design Pro license or a Scan Import license to open an IGES file into Shape3d. And only some simple IGES files can be imported into Shape3d!

Designing a Twin Fish from a picture

In this video I show you how to design a twin fish from scratch using ghost images. The result can be downloaded in the Warehouse at https://www.shape3d.com/Warehouse/Board.aspx?Board=8581 Note that a Design Pro license is needed to design the beak nose, the swallow tail and the channels here.

How to design channels using 3D layers in Shape3d X

In this short video I show you how to add channels to a surfboard using 3D layers in Shape3d X. Note that you need a Design Pro license to use 3D layers in Shape3d: https://www.shape3d.com/Products/DesignPro.aspx

More examples of scanning and importation with Shape3d X

In this video I show how to scan some boards with the Peel 3d scanner (https://peel-3d.com/) and how to import the scan into Shape3d to recreate a finished shape. These scans are the first I've done after Peel 3d lent me the scanner, so I did a few mistakes and they are not perfectly clean. But it worked and the result in Shape3d is very good, and that's what's importatnt! Note that you'll need the Import option of Shape3d to do it: https://www.shape3d.com/Products/ImportOption.aspx

How to scan a board and import it into Shape3d

In this video I show how to scan a board with the Peel 3d scanner (https://peel-3d.com/) and how to import the scan into Shape3d to recreate a finished shape. Note that you'll need the Import option of Shape3d to do it: https://www.shape3d.com/Products/ImportOption.aspx

Asymmetric Shapes

This short video shows how to design an asymmetrical tail in Shape3d X. you'll also see how to design a fin, or a foil wing!

How to remove sandwich thickness using 3D Layers in Shape3d X

This video shows how to remove the sandwich thickness using 3D Layers on the deck and the bottom of a board in Shape3d X.

How to design Wings with Shape3d X

This video shows how to design wings with Shape3d X in several ways.

How to design a Beak Nose with Shape3d X

This video shows how to design a Beak Nose (or bevel nose) with Shape3d X in 2 different ways.

Designing a Swallow tail using 3D layers in Shape3d

Designing a Swallow tail using 3D layers in Shape3d X

Adding 3D layers in Shape3d

Adding 3D layers in Shape3d to design channels or a recessed deck

Short Videos

How to design an asymmetric board

This short video shows how to design an asymmetric board with Shape3d. You need a Design Pro license.

How to add symmetrical 3D layers to a Twin Tips board

This short video shows how to add symmetrical 3D layers to a Twin Tips board. You need a Design Pro license.

How to design a Twin Tips Kite

This short video shows how to design a simple Twin Tip Kite with Shape3d. You need a Design license.

How to design clean Wings

This short video shows how to design clean wings with Shape3d. You need a Design Pro license.

How to add a Spoon concave

This short video shows how to design a Spoon concave, using a 3D layer. You need a Design Pro license.

How to copy a board from a picture

This short video shows how to copy a board from a picture. You need a Design license.

How to design Channels

This short video shows how to design a Channels, using a 3D layer. You need a Design Pro license.

How to design a Swallow tail

This short video shows how to design a Swallow tail, using a Free 3D layer. You need a Design Pro license and version 9.1.2.0 or later to do it.

How to design a beak nose using a Free 3D layer

This is a short video that shows how to design a beak nose using a Free 3D layer. You need a Design Pro license and version 9.1.2.0 or later to do it.

How to design a Cut out with decreasing depth

This short video shows how to design a Cut out on the bottom of a windsurf board, with a decreasing depth on the back quarter of the board. You need a Design Pro license and version 9.1.2.0 or later to do it.

Update Videos

Shape3d X Update 9.1.2.2

In this video we show the new features added in the update 9.1.2.2 of Shape3d X: - Save curves and slices in separated files - Load curves and slices from files - Multi-ghosts display (up to 10) - Save ghosts and superposed images - Improved Plan mode with customization of the elements and measurements displayed, with possibility to add comments and arrows anywhere. - Improved Hollow wood plan export with reinforcements, split elements and rail and tips guides. - NACA profile generator horizontal or vertical - Export to Xflr5 or Flow5 - Solid level lines in 3D view

New Free 3D layers in update 9.1.2.0

In this video I show the extended possibilities offered by the new Free 3D layers added in the update 9.1.2.0 of Shape3d X. You can download some examples of files using Free 3D layers in the Warehouse at https://www.shape3d.com/Warehouse/Default.aspx?Account=7129

Shape3d X Update 9.1.1.8

Presentation of the update 9.1.1.8 of Shape3d X

Shape3d X Update 9.1.1.6

Presentation of the update 9.1.1.6 of Shape3d X

Shape3d X Update 9.1.1.4

Presentation of the update 9.1.1.4 of Shape3d X

Shape3d X Update 9.1.1.2

Presentation of the update 9.1.1.2 of Shape3d X
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