You are the Elder. You had a vision of a doomed future, so you took a handful of Pips, your fellow villagers, and led them to an empty valley to start anew.
They need your guidance to survive the events foretold by the Prophecy, so make sure your Pips work hard!
Dotage is a game with deep worker placement mechanics inspired by board games, as well as a roguelike survival village builder.
Will you fulfill the Prophecy?
For those just beginning their journey or looking for a modern, exercise-driven curriculum, the series by Lani Tran is frequently cited as a best-in-class contemporary choice. It uses step-by-step instructions and training files to guide users through creating sophisticated surface designs.
Understanding the fundamental difference between solids and surfaces is critical before creating your first complex curve.
[G0: Contact] ──> [G1: Tangency] ──> [G2: Curvature Continuous] (Sharp Edge) (Smooth Join) (Seamless Reflection)
SolidWorks Surfacing and Complex Shape Modeling Bible Matt Lombard For those just beginning their journey or looking
| | "SolidWorks Surfacing Bible" (2008) | "Mastering Surface Modeling..." Series by Lani Tran | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Target Audience | Intermediate to advanced users with a solid foundation in SOLIDWORKS basics | Users seeking a structured, step-by-step guide from basic to advanced concepts | | Approach | A comprehensive, encyclopedic reference filled with professional tips, real-world examples, and "why-to" as well as "how-to" | A focused, tutorial-driven manual that uses clear, step-by-step instructions for real-world projects | | Focus & Techniques | Covers a wide range, including plastic part development, complex decorative forms, and organic shapes. Emphasizes master-model techniques and evaluation. | Primarily focuses on building freeform shapes and using hybrid modeling (combining solids and surfaces) | | Latest Edition & Software | SOLIDWORKS 2007/2008 (core principles timeless) | SOLIDWORKS 2025 (updated yearly) |
Beginners often struggle with the "Zebra Stripes" (Zebra Stripes analysis tool shows surface continuity). Common failures include:
Before diving into tools, you must understand how surfacing differs from solid modeling: [G0: Contact] ──> [G1: Tangency] ──> [G2: Curvature
Rating: 2/5 (As a "101" beginner guide)
Use Boundary Surfaces or Lofted Surfaces to construct the main, large faces of the design.
The rate of change of curvature matches across the boundary. This creates an ultra-smooth, premium reflection. It is used in high-end sports cars and flagship smartphones. 3. The SolidWorks Surfacing Toolset Reference Common failures include: Before diving into tools, you
Surfacing allows you to precisely define the flow of a surface.
Lombard assumes his reader has a complete understanding of basic solid functions in SOLIDWORKS and at least a passing familiarity with surfacing concepts. If you find yourself in that category—feeling limited by standard extrudes, revolves, and fillets—this guide is your map to the next level.
Rename your key sketches and features (e.g., "Main_Drive_Curve"). Complex models can easily scale to hundreds of features, making an unorganized tree impossible to edit later.
Alex was excited but also intimidated by the task. He knew that creating such a design would require advanced skills in SolidWorks, particularly in surfacing and complex shape modeling. He began his search for resources, scouring the internet for tutorials, videos, and books.
The absolute powerhouse of complex shape modeling. Unlike a loft, a boundary surface treats both directions (Direction 1 and Direction 2) with equal mathematical weight. This feature offers the most precise control over G1 and G2 continuity along all four edges of a surface patch. Filled Surface