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Flexible Modeling

Take advantage of a range of product modeling 

techniques to visualize any form. Autodesk

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 Alias

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Surface combines fast, repeatable curve-based 
modeling tools with the ability to directly sculpt 3D 
models. 

Dynamic Shape Modeling 

Experiment with shapes at any stage of the design 
process. Quickly manipulate your model, exploring 
variations on 3D forms without rebuilding geometry, 
or make real-time modifications in design reviews. 
Shape objects dynamically with these powerful 
tools:

Lattice Rig—Sculpt geometry by manipulating a 

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customizable lattice created around an object. 

Transformer Rig—Use curves and surfaces as 

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controls to modify or constrain portions of 
existing geometry. 
Bend—Bend geometry using a curve to control 

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deformation. 

Twist—Twist geometry around a single-axis curve. 

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Conform—Conform geometry to the shape of 

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another surface.

Rapid Prototyping

Build physical prototypes more efficiently from 
digital models. With rapid prototyping, you can 
develop and refine designs before committing 
to production. Print in 3D using STL output for 
stereolithography by exporting data to computer 
numerical control (CNC) machines. Alias Surface 
supports 3D printing in color.

 

Design Modeling

The concept 

development phase 

demands close 

collaboration between 

designers and engineers 

to produce concepts that 

are new, yet technically 

feasible. 

Take your 3D models to the next level. Evolve concepts 

through a creative, iterative process.

Summary of Contents for ALIAS SURFACE

Page 1: ...Autodesk Alias Surface Perfect your designs ...

Page 2: ...urface supports a highly streamlined workflow that lets you control design intent further in the product development process You can exchange design data with engineering CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor to preserve design integrity And you create such high quality Class A surfaces in Alias Surface that engineering teams don t need to recreate them Specialized Design Tools Alias Surface offe...

Page 3: ... surfaces as controls to modify or constrain portions of existing geometry Bend Bend geometry using a curve to control deformation Twist Twist geometry around a single axis curve Conform Conform geometry to the shape of another surface Rapid Prototyping Build physical prototypes more efficiently from digital models With rapid prototyping you can develop and refine designs before committing to prod...

Page 4: ...recision Direct Surface Modeling Sculpt surfaces directly by adjusting surface control vertices Alias Surface s curve based tools let you define a shape at its edges or you can use direct modeling to adjust the shape at any point Maintain complete control of Bezier surfaces to achieve the exact form and surface quality you need Precision Surface Modeling Surface Evaluation Verify the quality of cr...

Page 5: ...can data quickly Reverse Engineering Analysis Tools Get help fine tuning your models with Alias Surface analysis tools They provide instant numerical or graphical feedback on surface quality Hybrid Modeling Integrate NURBS data into scan data With Alias Surface you can evaluate and refine the resulting hybrid model without resurfacing an entire model saving time and effort Surface Reconstruction A...

Page 6: ... software rendering With Alias Surface you can instantly save high resolution images of any modeling window Compose images that display wireframes canvas planes or fully shaded models to create turntables or 360 degree interactive QuickTime VR files Software Rendering Photorealistic rendering capabilities in Alias Surface let you create images for print video or interactive presentations Alias Sur...

Page 7: ...hrough complex models Alias Surface helps you categorize and organize model components into layers for more efficient navigation Unified Shading Environment Click through tasks faster with task centric marking menus that reduce the use of dialog boxes You can choose materials and assign shaders directly on surfaces with only a few clicks Mac OSX Operating System Use Alias Surface 64 bit on your Ap...

Page 8: ...slators Integrate Alias Surface into your development pipeline by exchanging data bidirectionally with CAD software packages such as CATIA UGS NX Pro ENGINEER PTC Granite JT and SolidWorks Model Verification Test geometry created in Alias Surface to predict and diagnose problems when transferring to CAD systems such as CATIA Unigraphics and Pro ENGINEER DWF File Format Create DWF files from Alias ...

Page 9: ... the choice of leading automotive styling studios throughout the world The software provides a comprehensive set of visualization and analysis tools for the entire shape definition process from concept sketches through Class A surfacing Task Deliverables Product Creation and Communication of Design Sketches Illustrations 3d concept models Production models Rapid prototypes Visualization Animation ...

Page 10: ...ers A range of community resources including web support direct from Autodesk technical experts self paced training and e Learning help extend your skills and make Autodesk Subscription the best way to optimize your investment Learn more at www autodesk com subscription Free products are subject to the terms and conditions of the end user license agreement that accompanies download of this softwar...

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