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Lesson 4: 3D CAD skills

Comparing paper and 3D computer-aided design modelling and exploring new essential skills required to place, manoeuvre and combine 3D objects in Tinkercad.
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The Tinkercad interface

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Lesson 4: 3D CAD skills
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