KOMPAS-3D Modeling and Technical Drafting Fundamentals

Technical drawing and solid modeling are fundamental skills for digital fabrication, prototyping, and engineering design. This written course provides a step-by-step introduction to CAD principles, taking you from basic technical drafting to functional 3D parametric modeling and preparation for additive manufacturing. What you'll learn: Learn foundational drafting concepts, geometry rules, and technical projection principles. Create accurate 2D sketches and technical drawings using KOMPAS tools. Build parametric 3D parts using extrusions, cuts, and solid features. Apply design refinement techniques including fillets, chamfers, and shell commands. Prepare, optimize, and export CAD geometry for slicing tools like Cura using STL and 3MF formats. Understand modern design guidelines for reliable 3D printing outcomes. You will begin with essential engineering concepts and terminology before working through practical CAD workflows explained through structured text lessons and practice exercises. This course is built for absolute beginners, makers, and students with no prior drafting or CAD software background. Start building practical CAD design and modern modeling skills today.