Architectural CAD & 3D Rendering – FreeCAD & Blender
Master the Complete CAD to Rendering Workflow – No Prior Experience Needed
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Unlock the power of free and open-source software to create professional-grade 3D models and photorealistic renders. This comprehensive course is designed for beginners who want to confidently navigate FreeCAD for precise CAD modelling and use Blender and Twinmotion to bring their designs to life with stunning visuals.
With over 5 hours of expert-led video content, you’ll gain hands-on experience in 3D CAD modelling, UV mapping, PBR material creation, rendering techniques, and more. Even if you’re new to CAD or 3D design, this course will fast-track your skills with structured, easy-to-follow lessons.
Why Take This Course?
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Taught by an industry expert with nearly 100,000 students trained.
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Step-by-step learning from basic tools to advanced workflows.
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No prior experience needed – perfect for beginners and those transitioning from other CAD software.
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Time-saving techniques to improve your workflow and efficiency.
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Master precision modelling and ensure accuracy in your designs.
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Achieve professional-level results in FreeCAD, Blender, and Twinmotion.
This is more than just a CAD course—it’s a complete training program that gives you the skills to transform your technical designs into visually compelling 3D models.
Course Breakdown
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CAD Modelling in FreeCAD – Drafting, modifying, and refining 3D objects
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File Export & Import – Seamlessly transfer models between software
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UV Mapping & Material Creation – Texturing techniques for photorealistic rendering
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Object Instancing & Optimization – Improve efficiency in large projects
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Sun Position & Lighting Control – Master environmental lighting for realistic scenes
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Rendering Images & Videos – Learn fast and efficient rendering techniques in Blender and Twinmotion
Take the Next Step in Your Design Journey
Whether you’re an aspiring CAD designer, an architect, or a 3D artist looking to expand your skills, this course will equip you with industry-relevant techniques to create accurate models and professional renders.
Join today and start transforming your CAD models into stunning 3D visuals!
Getting Set Up in FreeCAD with An Introduction to the Interface and Tools
This Section Covers the CAD Modelling of the House Model
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Getting the Free & Open Source Software FreeCADGetting the Free & Open Source Software FreeCAD
In this lecture we take a look at where the Free and open source software FreeCAD can be downloaded from. FreeCAD is a free and open source general purpose parametric 3D modeler and building information software making it a great tool to get started in CAD.
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Setting Up FreeCAD
Setting Up FreeCAD
In this lecture we look at some of the settings we can change that can help when working in freeCAD. In user preferences we have many settings that will change how the default FreeCAD application works. We also take a look at how to rearrange the toolbars.
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An Introduction to the Interface in FreeCAD
An Introduction to the Interface in FreeCAD
We take a look at the more common tools available within FreeCAD. We look at how to switch between views either with the view widget or from the view toolbar.
We look at the toolbars and what each of them are used for. I also show an example of how auto group works. We take a look at the very important snap toolbar and how I like to set this up. We look at an example of the working plane, and how important this can be when working in FreeCAD.
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Setting Up the ODA Converter in FreeCAD for Importing and Exporting Features
Setting Up the ODA Converter in FreeCAD for Importing and Exporting Features
The ODA converter is a stand alone application that can be integrated into FreeCAD making it possible to import DWG files. We go through the process of how to set this up in FreeCAD.
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Importing a DXF File into FreeCAD
Importing a DXF File into FreeCAD
In this lecture we import a DXF file to use as reference to Model the house. We set up groups to store each of the floor levels. Groups are used in FreeCAD to organize objects in the tree view.
Introduction to the Blender Interface
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Using the Draft Wire Tool to create Wall Lines in FreeCAD
Using the Draft Wire Tool to create Wall Lines in FreeCAD
We use the draft wire tool to create the base of the walls. These lines will be used to create solid walls with the Arch wall tool later. We also begin to use the auto group option and add each draft wire object into a specific group. The placement and direction of the draft wire is important as it will effect the alignment of the walls that are created later.
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Creating Walls in FreeCAD with the Arch Wall Tool
In this lecture we're going to take a look at creating arch walls from draft wire. By default walls are created aligned center with a width of 200mm and height of 3000mm. This can be changed in the data properties of each wall or you can change the width and height default setting in preferences. Walls are created as solid objects and have properties we can change in the data tab.
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Creating Floors in FreeCAD with the Arch Floor Tool
Creating Floors in FreeCAD with the Arch Floor Tool
We use the rectangle tool to trace in each of the floors. We use the arch structure tool to create floors from the rectangle objects. These also have properties to update their dimensions.
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Creating Stairs in FreeCAD with the Arch Stairs Tool Part 1
Creating Stairs in FreeCAD with the Arch Stairs Tool Part 1
We use the arch stairs tool to create a stairs. We use a stair profile to get the length, the number of steps and the slope. The properties for the stairs let you modify the structure very easily.
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Creating Stairs in FreeCAD with the Arch Stairs Tool Part 2
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Adding Subtractions in FreeCAD to Modify the Modelling
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Creating a Roof in FreeCAD with the Arch Roof Tool
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Adding Doors & Windows in FreeCAD with the Arch Door & Window Tools
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Creating Pillars in FreeCAD with the Arch Structure Tool
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Exporting the Completed 3D Model from FreeCAD in OBJ Format
This Section Covers the UV Mapping of the House Model
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Getting the Free & Open Source Software Blender
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Enabling Add-ons & Setting up the Interface in Blender
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An Introduction to the Navigation Tools in Blender
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An Introduction to the 3D View and the Toolbars available
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An Introduction to the Tool Shelf and the Useful Tools Available
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An Introduction to Collections and how to Organize the Scene
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An Introduction to the 3D Cursor and the many Uses for this Great tool
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An Introduction to the Snapping Tools in Blender
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Preparing the Scene for Scale and Importing the House Modelling
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Cleaning up the House Model and Fixing any Issues
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Using Collections to Organise the Scene
This Section Covers the Creation of Material of the House Model
This Section Covers Setting Up the Camera & Adding Lighting to the Scene
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Creating Material for each of the House Model Meshes
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Creating Material for the Doors of the House Model
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Creating a Brick Material for the Walls of the House Model
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Creating Plaster Material for the Walls with a Brick Trim for the House Models
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Creating a Brick Trim for the Walls and Around the Windows
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Creating a Stairs Material for the Entrance of the House Model
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Creating a Roof Material for the Roof of the House Model
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Updating the Window Material and Creating a Glass Material for the House Model
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Fixing any issues with the House Model
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3D Modelling an exterior Environment and Creating External Materials
This Section Covers the Creation of the Environment & Rendering the Final Image
How long do I have access to the course materials?
You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.
Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?
Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don't have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That's up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!
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