How do you edit shapes in TinkerCAD?

Either create or import a new object in TinkerCAD and place it on the workspace. Move the hole into the object to be modified by clicking and dragging on the object, or you can use the ruler tool to get a more accurate position.

How do you delete part of a shape in Tinkercad?

Hold down Shift on the keyboard then left click on the solid and then on the hole to select them, then click Group to make the cut. Left click on the shape, then click on hole.

Where is the shape generator in Tinkercad?

Unfold Tinkercad's Shapes dropdown menu, and you'll find an option called Shape Generators. Select it, and you'll find multiple pages of interesting, specialty shapes, many contributed by the Tinkercad community.

How do you smooth shapes in Tinkercad?

Tucked away in the Shape Generators menu, the Extrusion shape allows you to make smooth, parametric curve shapes that you can customize to your exact needs. Use them to smooth the edge off the corner of your design, create organic shapes, or in Geoff's case, create the perfect curvy bone shapes for his project.

Can I erase in Tinkercad?

At the bottom of the new workplane, you'll find some options. You have a redo and and undo button, a drawing tool, and eraser, a shape tool, and a shape tool eraser. For this, lets just stick to the drawing tool.

Adding and Editing Basic Shapes in TinkerCAD

Can you sculpt in Tinkercad?

To start sign in to your Tinkercad account and find the model you want to sculpt. Click on the model and press the download button on the right. Next click . stl and it will start downloading automatically.

How do you write on objects in Tinkercad?

For instance, TinkerCAD has the ability to add text to your workspace. This might be useful if you want to carve your name into an object, extrude text for a label, etc. To make text, select the “Text” shape under the basic shapes tab. This will add a shape into the workspace that just says “text” for now.

How do you merge shapes in TinkerCAD?

The Group command (Ctrl + G) is an essential way to combine objects together and create more complex designs.

How do you snap parts in TinkerCAD?

To align two objects together, select them both, press the align icon (or use the L key) and you'll be able to choose the nodes the two objects can mutually align to. Clicking on one of these nodes will move both of the selected objects to a new, aligned location.

How do you Scribble in Tinkercad?

The Scribble shape is one of the latest features added to the Tinkercad Basic Shapes menu. By dragging it on to your workplane, you'll be given a new view that allows you draw shapes with your mouse pointer (or fingertip, if you're using a touch screen). Be sure to check out some of drawing options across the bottom.

What is shape generator in Tinkercad?

Shape generator is a component in Tinkercad that contains custom shapes that are designed (using Javascript code) and shared by the Tinkercad community.