To submit your final design please follow these instructions:
Ensure that your workbox and dimensions are still in place, and accurately aligned.It’s okay for your design to be wider than 16″, but make sure it is no taller than 4″.Please unlock all of your layers, and to reduce the size of your file, delete old unused layers.Click File > Save AS > and enter your own name as the name of the file.
Once you’ve completed the steps listed above, please put your final file in the digital sculpture dropbox. You can get there by following this path: Click the start button in the lower left corner of the screen > click Computer > Projects > Digital Sculpture > Public > drop_box
How to create reference images for carving
After turning in your file, please create reference images to use for the carving process by following these instructions:
In the perspective window, orient your view so you’re looking down on your design, and then click CTRL and P at the same time.Be sure to choose the “raster output” option. This will make the printout much easier to see.The router will cut the basic shape of your design from above, but it will not remove material from undercut areas. For example, the material underneath the elephant legs will not be cut out by the router. With this in mind, it’s important to print some good reference images of undercut areas from the side view so you’ll know how to carve your finished form.
I encourage you to print several images of your design from different angles. These images will be invaluable when working in the sculpture studio.
