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Tinkercad can be used to make toys, prototypes, home decor, Minecraft models, jewelry – the list is truly endless!
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Tinkercad uses three easy steps:
1. Place- Shapes are basic building blocks of Tinkercad. A shape can add or remove material. Import your own, or work with existing shapes.
2. Adjust- Move, rotate and adjust shapes freely in space. Use tools like the ruler to input exact dimensions.
3. Combine – Group together a set of shapes to create models as detailed as you want.

Educational uses:

1. Create a Makerspace station.
   
2. Develop spatial sense while building and designing with geometric shapes.
   
3. Build physical representations of concepts in collaboration with peers.

Getting Started

1.     Create an account or logging in with your Autodesk account you can access the browser-based app. It’s now time to discover the Tinkercad interface!
2.     Complete the first tutorial that Tinkercad will automatically show you – it’s recommended if you have never used a 3D modeling software – however you can skip it and follow the tutorial.
3.     Choose ‘Start a new project’ to get to your empty work plane.