Interface, navigation and project organization
- Understand the interface and main panels
- Navigate 2D and 3D viewports
- Set units and the project folder
- Select, hide and isolate efficiently
- Use basic snaps and constraints
- Adopt clear naming conventions
Autodesk 3ds Max — Beginner
Autodesk 3ds Max — Beginner
Private Autodesk 3ds Max beginner training for businesses across Canada: 3 three-hour modules and a customizable plan.
Program
Modules in this level
Primitives, splines and basic modeling
- Create and parameterize common primitives
- Draw and edit splines
- Convert between object types when needed
- Extrude and generate simple volumes
- Use precise coordinates and transforms
- Build an object from references
Modifiers, pivots and precise transforms
- Understand the modifier stack
- Use Bend, Taper, Symmetry and Shell
- Manage pivots and transform centers
- Copy, instance and clone efficiently
- Use alignment and arrays
- Keep modeling non-destructive when possible
Outcomes
Directly observable outcomes
✓
Understand the interface and main panels
Practised in an exercise or work case.
✓
Navigate 2D and 3D viewports
Practised in an exercise or work case.
✓
Create and parameterize common primitives
Practised in an exercise or work case.
✓
Draw and edit splines
Practised in an exercise or work case.
✓
Understand the modifier stack
Practised in an exercise or work case.
✓
Use Bend, Taper, Symmetry and Shell
Practised in an exercise or work case.
FAQ
Prepare the right pathway
Can we choose only certain modules?
Yes. The builder lets you create a plan from the 10 Autodesk 3ds Max modules.
Is the training suitable for beginners?
Yes. Modules 01 to 03 form the 9-hour beginner path.
Can we work with our own files?
Yes, when the files can be shared and doing so complies with your organization’s confidentiality rules.
Do we need a license?
No 3D prerequisite for the beginner level. A three-button mouse and a working 3ds Max installation are recommended.
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Ready to build your plan?
Select modules from this level and add other topics as needed.