Subdivision Modeling

Note that these tutorials assume an understanding of the Essential Skills for operating Alias.

Download sample files from Alias Sample Files to follow along with the tutorials.

Understand the subdivision terminology and modeling methods and become familiar with the dedicated Subdivision Workspace.

Start your model from a primitive shape, add and modify control points to evolve a design.

Use curves to extrude, sweep or revolve subdivisions to begin your design.

Use integrated tools to trace reference geometry or sketch subdivision faces directly in a view.

Develop designs by adding faces and inserting edges.

Create sharp and defined features without increasing complexity on the control cage using the Bevel and Crease tools.

Use the Cut, Weld, and Extract tools to modify topology flow.

Working with symmetry on subdivision models.

Tips for transforming, selecting and displaying subdivision models in Alias.

Add discipline into the geometry feature lines with Align, Planarize, and Smooth tools.

Use NURBS trimming to add details without increasing subdivision complexity.

Combine NURBS modeling tools with subdivision models.