Speed up xShape

5 Biggest lessons that can help you become an xShape pro

1. Master the Robot

  1. Transform (Translate, Rotate and Scale) the components using the Robot
  2.  Orient the robot according to the components or screen or global coordinates system (XYZ)
  3. Move the robot to Rotate and Scale relative to new position.

2. Select like a Pro

  1. Use selection filters ( Vertices, Edges, Faces, Only visible element, etc.)
  2. Left-to-right Box Selection captures only completely inside entities .
  3. Right-to-left Box Selection captures partially or completely inside entities.
  4. Use Shift key to add and Alt key to subtract from selection.
  5. Double click to select the entire loop.

3. Start Simple

  1. Start with minimal loops
  2. Extrude, Insert loops and Subdivide faces as you progress.

4. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

  1. Ordered Geometrical Sets for positioning and reference.
  2. Copy and paste subdivision surfaces to create more Variations.

5. Refine your design

  1. Fix interference and refine the cage

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