Creating 3D Objects

Apache OpenOffice 4.1 Draw Guide

Chapter 7: Working with 3D Objects

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• Creating 3D Objects
  • Creating 3D Bodies
    • Variation 1: Extrusion
    • Variation 2: Body Rotation
    • Variation 3: Using Ready-made Objects
  • 3D Scenes
  • Producing 3D Shapes
    • Variation 4: Extrusion of Basic Shapes
    • Variation 5: Fontwork
• Editing 3D Objects
  • Rotating 3D Objects
    • Procedure for 3D bodies
    • Procedure for 3D Shapes
  • 3D settings for 3D Bodies
    • 3D Effects Dialog – General Buttons
    • 3D Effects - Geometry
    • 3D Effects - Shading
    • 3D Effects - Illumination
    • 3D Effects - Textures
    • 3D Effects - Material
  • 3D Settings for 3D Shapes
• Combining Objects in 3D Scenes
  • Examples for Your Own Experiments

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Creating 3D Objects

Although Draw does not match the functionality of leading drawing or picture editing programs, it is capable of producing and editing very good 3D drawings and pictures.

Draw offers two different types of 3D objects: 3D bodies and 3D shapes. Depending on the type you choose, there are different options for further editing the object (rotation, illumination, perspective). 3D shapes are simpler to set up and edit than 3D bodies, but 3D bodies allow for more customization.