3D Add

In this Task 

The baseplate and holder will be combined into one unit.

Associated Tasks 

Material Properties will be added to this component and the light casing.

Before you Start 

View is set to any Isometric view.

Remove the Snap Mode

Materials palette can be used to add material properties to objects. Tools | Palettes | Materials.

3D Add

Ribbon : Modify | 3D Modifications | 3D Boolean | 3D Subtract

Default Menu : Modify | Modify 3D Objects | 3D Boolean Operations | 3D Subtract

Palette : 3D Model || Boolean & Facet | 3D Subtract

This 3D boolean function combines the volume of 2 intersecting or adjoining 3D solids or surfaces.

Select the 3D Addtool from the menu options above, then select both ‘metal’ components, shown below.  These components can be selected in any order.

Take Note 

The globe casing has been removed for illustrative clarity only.

Material Properties

Ribbon : Tools | Palettes | Material Properties

Default Menu : Tools | Palettes | Material Properties

Palette : 3D Model | 3D Object | Materials Palette

This feature applies textures, reflectance properties and pattern types to a solid.Material properties are only visible when the model is rendered.

Apply a metal, stainless steel material with a chrome pattern and render this using the Draft Render tool so that the result is similar to the illustration, below.

Apply a plastics, plexi–glass material with a casting texture. Use a Plain Tan color for the Pattern.   Set the Reflectance to Environment.

View the result and adjust the color and ambient factor if necessary.

View the finished result of both components.  The result should be similar to the illustration, below.