NOTES

---

First class: (Basic shapes)

1. Create a box
   1. make it large in x and z in top viewport, but not large in another viewport (y), thereby making a ground plane.
   2. Switch to the modify tab and use the center button.
   3. also try the move tool
2. Create another box in the back-left corner (cube)
   1. to move it into place (on the ground) and to re-size it, use the edges of the object while still in drawing mode
3. Create a ball in the back-right corner.
   1. again, use the edges to move and scale.
4. Create a disc in the front-left corner
   1. rotate and move the disc until it stands on end and is at a slight angle.  You will have to use Volume selection.  Notice how the volume box reats to the mouseclicks at the edges, corners and middle.
   2. Notice how the object rotates depending on where you click - at edge or in middle.
   3. click the rotate tool again to deselect it and reposition volume box.
5. Create a cone in the front-right corner.
   1. again, bring it to the ground.
6. Use a different layer to make a Gear
7. Save Objects

next: spline and pen tools