How do you evaluate the impact of your 3D models?

2 Check your geometry

One of the most basic aspects of evaluating your 3D models is checking their geometry. This means ensuring that your 3D models have a clean and accurate representation of the shape, size, and dimensions of your design. You can use various tools and commands in your CAD software to check your geometry, such as measuring, inspecting, repairing, simplifying, or optimizing your 3D models. You can also use visual aids, such as grids, axes, or reference planes, to align and orient your 3D models.

3 Test your functionality

Another important aspect of evaluating your 3D models is testing their functionality. This means ensuring that your 3D models can perform the functions and operations that you intended for them. For example, if you are designing a mechanical part, you can test its motion, stress, strain, or fatigue using simulation tools in your CAD software. If you are designing a product, you can test its ergonomics, aesthetics, or user experience using prototyping tools or virtual reality.

4 Compare your alternatives

A useful way of evaluating your 3D models is comparing them with other alternatives. This means exploring different options and variations of your design and seeing how they affect the impact of your 3D models. You can use tools such as parametric modeling, generative design, or design of experiments to create and compare multiple versions of your 3D models based on different parameters, constraints, or objectives. You can also use tools such as data analysis, visualization, or reporting to compare the results and outcomes of your 3D models.

5 Get feedback from others

A valuable way of evaluating your 3D models is getting feedback from others. This means soliciting and incorporating the opinions and suggestions of other people who are involved or interested in your 3D modeling project. You can use tools such as collaboration, communication, or annotation to share and discuss your 3D models with your team members, clients, or stakeholders. You can also use tools such as surveys, reviews, or ratings to collect and analyze the feedback from your users or customers.

6 Update your 3D models

The final step of evaluating your 3D models is updating them based on your findings and feedback. This means making changes and improvements to your 3D models to enhance their impact and achieve your goals. You can use tools such as editing, modifying, or transforming to adjust and refine your 3D models. You can also use tools such as version control, documentation, or archiving to keep track and record of your 3D models.

7 Here’s what else to consider

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