Let's Explore More Cool Tricks with Tinkercad!   

Here, we'll learn how to add and subtract from shapes, create custom shapes, and even play around with physics. 

Step 1:  Log In to Tinkercad and start a new project 

• Click on the link above and then log in with nickname

  • This should be your first name and last initial in one word (like sevanm) 

• Create a new 3D design project by clicking 'Create New' 

• Then press '3D Design'

→ Aligning shapes 

• Create two shapes (one shape inside another to create a hole)   

• Select both 

• Find and press the icon at the top right of the screen that looks like two bars (or press L) 

  • The dots around the shape will help you figure out the type of alignment you want

  • Clicking on a dot will align the shape in that specific direction  

→ Creating a hole in a shape 

• Now that you have two shapes, select the inner shape 

• With your shape selected, go to the right panel that pops up and select 'Hole' 

• Now, select both objects and group them together! 

→ Mirroring a Shape  

• Duplicate a shape or create a new one 

• With your shape selected, go to the icon at the top right of the screen that looks like two planes (or press M) 

• Choose the direction you want your shape to mirror by clicking on one of the three arrows 

→ Making Custom Shapes  

• Go to the shape panel and click on 'Basic Shapes' 

• Scroll all the way down to the bottom and find 'Shape Generators' 

• Add a shape into your workspace and play around with the parameters! Can you make something cool? 

→ Playing with the Physics Simulator   

• All the way at the top right of the screen, click on the icon that looks like a falling apple (the Sim Lab) 

• Click on the mountain below that icon to change the material of the ground 

• Click on shapes to alter their material and physics properties 

• Get ready to throw stuff! Press Play at the bottom left, and then click on the screen. 

→ Save Your Work    

• Move around your workspace to get the best view of your work 

• At the top right of the screen, press 'Send to' 

• Then click on the download icon 

• Upload it to Padlet!