Writing a brief for editable 3D design
Describe a model through objects, dimensions and relationships so that the result can be inspected and revised.
Cartesian by Formas
Guides
Real models, practical explanations, and ways to keep shaping your design.
What a reference image can tell a 3D model
Use photographs and sketches to communicate shape while keeping measurements and unseen geometry explicit.
Choosing between a 3DM model and an STL mesh
Understand the different information in Cartesian's public download formats before opening or editing a model.
Checking scale when importing an STL
Use the documented units and a known dimension to avoid scale mistakes with Cartesian's sample meshes.
Exact surfaces, solids and meshes in a design model
Understand how geometric representation affects inspection, editing and downstream work.