AnimationLab help file.  Update Feb 2020  v1.2 (for AnimationLab v6 and previous versions)   (Zipped - unzip using MS windows)

This is an updated version of the AnimationLab .chm help file. For AnimationLab v6. And also, almost all of it is applicable to AL v5 with the exception of alteration done since 2017.

AnimationLab chm help file, updated for AL v6

The chm is the same as supplied to SoftDev. And has been updated to include fixes and extra stuff in v6. Plus some errors have been corrected, which I got wrong in the original version.

NOTE, With the chm file. Windows may block the contents. After scannig with Anti-virus, and un-zipping the file, right click the chm file, choose properties, and tick ‘unblock’, the file should (hopefully) now open without error.

If using AL v6, and the additional help file introduction page does not say 1.2, Then the file should be used to replace the one supplied in AnimationLab v6. Admin privileges may be required.

C:\Program Files\IMSIDesign\AnimationLab v6 64-bit\Help

Or similar if installing 32 bit version of AL

The chm help file can be used as a standalone file.  

Any problems. Please send me a PM (personal message) from the TurboCad froum. .  

TurboCad old updates

TurboCad v15 patches. v15.1 and v15.2 in a single zip file.

AnimationLab example files.

Example files will be added here, I’ve just not had time to test them all yet, and then I have to save to TC deluxe.

Epicycliod TC 2018 pro (From custom script page)

Ball and Spinner TC 2018 pro (from the chm Overview page)

AddNode example TC 2018 pro (writing TurboCAD in splines)

Set Variable example TC 2018 pro (Uses Constraints)

Giro example TC files (link to site page, including gif anim)

RedSDK beginners documentation.

Updated Aug 2023

Re-released documents on the RedSDK materials, and lighting components.    

Download the zip file here.  File size approximately 52 Mb

Redsdk_help_file

TurboCad old updates

TurboCad v12 patches. v12.1, v12.2, v12.3 and v12-5.  All contained in a single windows zip file. (Around 38Mb)

TurboLux reference guide (version 1.01).

NOTE.  ONLY for TurboCAD 2022.  

This will Not be updated, due to disagreement with IMSI Design’s customer service.

Currently version v1.01 uploaded 29/05/2023 to correct spelling errors, and add a few extra pages.

Reference guide, comprised of Luxcore help files, TurboLux help info, and my comments through experimentation.  

This is not a tutorial, but simply tries to add the various pieces of information together. And adds various bits of information and testing from myself.

Download the zip file here.  File size approximately 73.5 Mb

TurboLux guide zip_file

TurboCad V4 learning edition  (in zip format)

TC_v4    16 Mb  Uploaded 25/03/2023

TC Face and surface representation guide

From TC Platinum  v2021 onwards

A pdf guide to the face uv representation tools. Updated with a process for creating holes in the resultant surface.

Face and surface guide   approx 871Kb pdf in Zip format

Unzip using standard windows extract function.

TC Rendering Colour codes.  July 2022.

A pdf of some (158) RGB colour codes, along with Luxcore (TurboLux) 0 to 1 equivalent, and full 0 to 16777215 animation codes.

Colour_codes   92.8 KB pdf in Zip format (86.8 KB).

Unzip using standard windows extract function.

Visualize reference guide (Draft verion 1.0).

NOTE.  ONLY for TurboCAD 2022.  

This will Not be updated, due to disagreement with IMSI Design’s customer service.

Simple guide, comprised of TurboCAD help files, and my comments through experimentation.  

This is not a tutorial, but simply tries to add the various pieces of information in one file. Simply to save moving about to different parts of the TC help files.  This was done primarily for my own purposes, but anyone can have it.

Download the zip file here.  File size approximately 2.62 Mb

Visualize guide zip_file

TC 3D text beginners guide.   August 2023.

A simple guide for beginners, regarding the creation of 3D text

3D_text   4.25 MB pdf in Zip format (4.1MB).

Unzip using standard windows extract function.

TC Lofting for beginners.  September 2023.

A guide for lofting in TurboCAD, including some problems that may be encountered

Lofting   6.1 MB pdf in Zip format (5.9 MB).

Unzip using standard windows extract function.

Creating a feedscrew using TurboCAD with Animationlab plugin.     September 2023.

A guide for creating a feedscrew using cubtraction within the animationlab plugin, commands sectio.  Whilst it does create a faceted appearance. Most 3d printers will ignore the subtle faceting

Feedscrew   1.8 MB pdf in Zip format (1.7 MB).

Unzip using standard windows extract function.

TurboCad V18.1 and V18.2 Patches contained in a zip file.

TC_v18_Patches    108 Mb  Uploaded 27/10/2023

Beginners guide to workplanes.   December  2023.

A simple guide for beginners, regarding the use of workplanes in TurboCAD.

Workplanes  4.6 MB pdf in Zip format.

Unzip using standard windows extract function.

Beginners guide to Facets used when 3D printing from TurblCAD

Updated June 2024

Various methods that facets (faces), can be modified within TurboCAD, getting ready for 3D printing.    

File size approximately 8.9 Mb

TC_3D Print_guide