Recommended books on parametric CAD in general?

christoph_schmitz

Hi,

I was wondering if there is any good book on modeling with parametric CAD in general. All the books have I found so far are of the kind "3D Modeling with Software X, Version Y". I am more interested in general ideas and strategies.

The kind of book I have in mind would be like the excellent "Digital Modeling" by William Vaughan, which explains surface-based modeling for the gaming or movie industry in a system-agnostic way.

Thanks and best regards
Christoph

john_mcclary

https://www.onshape.com/resources/ebooks/mastering-3d-modeling?hsCtaTracking=958b2db1-279b-463e-8e82-1358e52c539f%7Ccaae101b-343c-4b2c-ae53-ae199d7b8225

This gives a few good generic parametric modeling tips

john_mcclary

https://www.onshape.com/resources/ebooks/mastering-3d-modeling?hsCtaTracking=958b2db1-279b-463e-8e82-1358e52c539f%7Ccaae101b-343c-4b2c-ae53-ae199d7b8225

This gives a few good generic parametric modeling tips

MBartlett21

@john_mcclary
I like the "How NOT to create a parametric sketch" illustration on page 9

john_mcclary

I know righ

That book put all my favorite pet peeves into words. You would be suprised how often i re-make parts from scratch after picking up the slack fro m other designers... good read

NeilCooke

Thanks, guys - happy to take credit for it - glad you find it useful.

christoph_schmitz

Thanks, that booklet is full of useful tips and recipes indeed.

Regards
Christoph