Back in mid-December Autodesk announced that it was ending its Autodesk 123D apps due to a growing portfolio of tools that overlap each other. Sarah O’Rouke, of Autodesk, stated in a blog post:
We’re incredibly proud of these products, and even more proud of what you all have MADE with them. But we recognize that the portfolio has become complex. We are making some changes to simplify our Autodesk portfolio and workflows for people everywhere who love to make things. We are consolidating these tools and features into key apps such as Tinkercad, Fusion 360, and ReMake.
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Early 2017 Things Shut Down
Back in 2011, in the summer of that year, we wrote that it “seems many have or are attempting to compete with Google’s phenomenally popular SketchUp modeling program.” Indeed, Autodesk’s new 123D applications were very much initially aimed at tinkerers, makers and young beginners including children.
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01 – Autodesk is shuttling most of its 123D apps while features and functions will find their way into other Autodesk programs.
Flash forward six years. While the company notes millions have unlocked creativity with the Autodesk 123D apps, it seems these tools will roll into other apps.
In the beginning the 123D line of apps just included a few, including 123D Make and 123D Catch. But things grew…into 123D Circuits, 123D Creature, 123D Design, and others. You can learn all about them at this address: http://www.123dapp.com
Tinkercad
Tinkercad is a web browser-based 3D modeler. It resembles SketchUp at a fundamental level; it can be used for making models for 3D printing. Autodesk ReMake is another tool that will absorb features from the soon to be defunct 123D apps. 123D Catch generated 3D models from photos, which is essentially what ReMake does.
Autodesk Circuits
Meanwhile, Autodesk 123D Circuits appears to have been migrated away to Autodesk Circuits as a new branding for this technology. This looks like it may have happened quite awhile ago.
02 – Autodesk 123D Circuits is now just called Autodesk Circuits. The electronics for beginners tools are engaging and enable Arduino board prototyping and programming.
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Autodesk Circuits (https://circuits.io/home/) is one of the coolest things Autodesk has done in the maker/tinkerer space. The apps enables electronic lab design via software with integrated Arduino board programming. We initially wrote about Arduino board programming back in 2011 from Copenhagen.
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New app alert: Autodesk 123D Design
Update: Autodesk has discontinued this app. It is no longer available for download.
Autodesk 123d App
Is your head always stuck with great ideas, but you have no clue how to model? No problem! With the new free 123D Design app created by Autodesk, you don’t need to worry about learning complex 3D design concepts. Designing is now just one app away. It even works in your browser!
Design the things you imagine, and then make them real! With Autodesk 123D Design you can use natural design and editing tools to create a 3D model. Then 3D print your model by clicking the “choose i.materialise” button.
How it works
- Get started with one of the basic shapes. In just a few clicks you can already be cruising along with your design.
- Professional 3D modeling skills are not required. Using the creation and editing tools is straightforward and natural, so you can focus on what you’re designing, not how to design it.
- 123D Design automatically creates the most natural connection between parts. When moved, objects will align and snap to connection points like the corners and the center of faces. That’s not what you want? Don’t worry, you can define your own specifics.
- Save your designs to your desktop, or save them to My Projects where you can access them from the 123D Design web and desktop apps.
- Ready to order your 3D print? Converting your model from digital to physical is just a few clicks away: hit the “choose i.materialise” button and simply order your print in our 3D print lab and off you go!
3D printed and approved by i.materialise
More cool stuff
- If you design easier on a flat piece of paper, start with a sketch and then make it 3D when you’re ready.
- Preview what your project would look like when it’s made by adding realistic materials like plastic, ceramic, and metal.
- Check out projects from other 123D Design users, right in the app. Get inspired by what others have done, or use their shared projects in your own design.
To celebrate the launch of 123D Design, we’re offering you a discount of 10% (valid from 08/11/2012 to 09/12/2012) on all 3D prints ordered via the Autodesk 123D website. You can choose any material you want. Just use the following promo code:
We hope you have lots of fun with this app and we’re looking forward to see your creations. Have fun designing!