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3D drawing and modeling

While there are similarities between 3D drawing and 3D modeling, there are also differences. Learn more about these differences below.

Using Fusion 360 on a tablet.

What is 3D drawing?

3D drawing (or 3D sketching) is one of the most commonly used techniques by architects, civil construction professionals, and graphic designers. It allows builders to tackle the geometric elements of height, width, and depth in their 3D projects. These projections rely on visual perspective and aspect analysis to project a complex object for viewing capability on a simpler plane.

Students and teachers are working with Fusion 360.

What is a 3D modeling?

3D modeling is a technique in computer graphics for producing a 3D digital representation of any object or surface. An engineer or designer uses special software to manipulate points in virtual space (called vertices) to form a mesh: a collection of vertices that form an object.

Rendering of abstract structure with furniture, office, architectural, and mechanical elements.

What’s the difference between 3D modeling and 3D drawing?

While 3D drawing only shows length and width, 3D sketching projects also show volume and depth in a project. Modeling three-dimensional solid features often begins with creating a two-dimensional sketch that defines a portion of the shape of your part. Sketching involves the creation of lines, arcs, circles, and dimensions.

Autodesk offers numerous software platforms for 3D drawing, including AutoCAD, Fusion 360, and Inventor.

3D drawing and sketching software

Software for 2D and 3D CAD. Subscription includes AutoCAD, specialized toolsets, and apps.


Professional-grade product design and engineering tools for 3D mechanical design, simulation, visualization, and documentation.


Plan, design, construct, and manage buildings with powerful tools for Building Information Modeling.


3D modeling, animation, and rendering software for games and design visualization


Cloud-based 3D CAD/CAM/CAE software for product design


Automate and simplify the creation of complex 3D designs


See how customers are using 3D drawing software

Lightning motorcycle

LIGHTNING MOTORCYCLE

Breaking the battery barrier

Electric motorcycle builders out-raced the gasoline-powered competition with a superbike developed with generative design and 3D printed prototypes.

 


Image courtesy of Lightning Motorcycle.

Rokion vehicle

ROKION

Designing from the (under) ground up

Manufacturer of heavy-duty electric vehicles for mining streamlines design and manufacturing with Autodesk Inventor and Vault.

 


Image courtesy of Rokion.

Elevate, Hyundai's first Ultimate Mobility Vehicle

HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP

Driving mobility innovation with generative design

Hyundai Motor Group’s New Horizons Studio is pushing the boundaries of vehicle design with walking car concept.

 


Image courtesy of Hyundai.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on 3D drawing

Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about 3D drawing and Autodesk’s software.

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