Operation Manual

[ 4 ] Reviewer’s Guide
3D Enthusiasts and DIY designers
for 3D printing
3D enthusiasts and Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
designers for 3D printing are playing a critical
role as this technological revolution becomes
more mainstream. They’re at the forefront of
realizing the unlimited potential and output
possibilities of 3D printing.
The foundation of their 3D printing projects is
built using 2D vector graphics. The first step in
their workflow is a 2D sketch because it’s
easier, faster and more intuitive than
attempting to draw a 3D design from scratch.
After exporting the 2D design to .DWG, they
use a 3D design application to complete the
transformation from 2D to 3D. They then
export it to print on a 3D printer or send it to a
3D printing output service.
CorelCAD is part of a powerful range of Corel
products that provide all the specific tools
needed for a 3D printing project. The ability to
directly import CorelDRAW (CDR)* sketches
means users can move from the initial
sketching to the 3D design phase without any
disruption. Then, DIY designers turn to
CorelCAD 2016 for a simplified 2D-to-3D
conversion process and precise design tools to
complete the project. They also seek the file
compatibility CorelCAD 2016 offers with a
range of common formats integral to 3D
printing projects.
* Windows version only