Hello there

Hi,

Sorry it has been a while, it became rather busy last week.

I started volunteering with OYAP trust, which is great and I really enjoyed the two sessions I attended and canot wait to go again.

I also had an interview with a place in Bicester, which I am waiting for a reply on whether they would like to take me on or not, so we shall see.

I also started creating more blogs and bits and bobs, so here are some links to those;

• http://about.me/kirstyevans
• http://kirstyevans3d.wordpress.com/

and some of my old pages;

• https://plus.google.com/u/0/115223287507037030382?tab=wX#115223287507037030382/posts?tab=wX
• http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kirsty-evans/4a/705/19
• http://www.behance.net/CreativeKirsty

Some aren't great, but have a look anyway and send me some feedback,

Thankyou,

Kirsty

3D mouse

While I'm talking about a 3D design packages, I thought I would also show you this device. There are a number of these devices about, visit this website for more options: http://www.microconcepts.co.uk/products/3d_mice/
Below is information on these products from the website. I think these are great products and leaves your computer mouse free for other things.

'What is a 3D Mouse?

Anatomy of a 3D Navigation Device
The key to all 3D navigation devices is the controller cap. Pressure sensing technology allows the cap to become a virtual extension of you. Push, pull, twist or tilt the cap a fraction of inch to simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate 3D imagery. Increase pressure to go fast or decrease pressure to make intricate adjustments.

Why use a 3D navigation device instead of a mouse?
The key advantage of a 3D navigation device over a mouse and keyboard is the ease of performing intricate adjustments to camera views and models. Using mouse and keyboard require separate steps, increasing clicks and interruptions, to perform all three maneuvers . Our devices are typically used in the non-dominant hand, freeing the mouse to access commands and objects within the interface.
If you are interested in purchasing any of our 3D Mice or would like further information please contact our sales team: email sales@microconcepts.co.uk or phone 01223 716200'

This information was obtained from http://www.microconcepts.co.uk/products/3d_mice/  and is not my own information, please visit the website above for more information on these products.

Autodesk Inventor Fusion

Just thought I would share this 3D design program. Autodesk Inventor fusion is a fantastic 3D design program which many use within industry. My boyfriend arranged last friday to meet with his friend a 3D designer who works for himself. I was really interested to find out what sort of programs he uses and what sort of companies he would be designing things for. It was great! He showed us Autodesk Inventor, and some of the key features he uses to create 3D components. I was a little puzzled on why they did not introduce this design program to us at university. It has several different design modes and also includes an integrated motion simulation and assembly stress analysis environment, which is great when designing something which doesn't already exist as you can provide this information to your client and improve on the design.

Inventor uses specific file formats for parts, assemblies, and drawing views. Files can be imported or exported in DWG format. Design Web Format (DWF) is Autodesk’s preferred 2D/3D data interchange and review format.

It's a must have design program for CAD designers especially within engineering based design, and Autocad Inventor does come at a cost of around £1,500.00 (unless you are a student in which case you can obtain a free copy of inventor fusion via filling in a form). You then can pay for updates which makes sure every year you have the latest versions meaning you have even more features. I know this sounds like a lot of money, but it's well worth the investment as you soon make this kind of money by designing components for different companies.

If you need more info please check out the Autocad website: http://store.autodesk.co.uk/store/adsk/en_GB/pd/ThemeID.25705700/productID.251722700
There is plenty of information online, I hope this artical helped.