![]() ![]() This could be perfect for modeling landscape around your project or conceiving a curvaceous, Zaha Hadid–inspired icon.įurther to this, routine tasks such as beveling edges, mirroring objects and extruding or subtracting volumes appears incredibly straightforward, with the user’s left thumb used to access the toolbar and the stylus to carry out commands. Certain features appear even more instinctive than Trimble’s popular program: The freeform surface tool allows for the creation of complex curved surfaces with a few quick taps and pinches upon the screen. One example video illustrates the creation of a basic 3D block model, which is then used as a guide for sketching a detailed perspective drawing over the top on a layer of virtual “trace.” This process appears designed to replicate traditional sketching as far as possible: Line weights are subtly affected by surface pressure, shading is natural and the user even uses a set square to keep their lines straight.įor 3D modeling, Shapr3D looks and feels like a touchscreen version of SketchUp, adopting a clean user interface and easy-to-grasp basic functions. Ideal for developing conceptual proposals on the move, the app makes switching between 2D and 3D design an instantaneous endeavor, and walkthrough videos demonstrate the application’s ease of use and flexibility. ![]() Released last year, Shapr3D is a sketching and 3D modeling app with an intuitive interface that allows you to control the view and implement actions with a combination of fingers, thumb and stylus. Things are beginning to change now, though, with the proliferation of tablet and smartphone apps that attempt to combine all the advantages of CAD with the tactile qualities of pen and paper.ĭesigned for iPad Pro and specifically with the Apple Pencil in mind, Shapr3D is one such app. ![]() ![]() There has been much talk about the environmental benefits of “paperless” offices in recent years, but for architects, an age-old affinity with sketching has meant that many firms have struggled to make the transition to a wholly digital world. As part of our new tech section, Architizer presents an overview of apps that can benefit architects and designers throughout the lifetime of a project, from concept to completion. ![]()
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