Import a CAD model and create an Exploded View animation in Blender 3.0

Hey everyone. In this video we're going to take an old CAD file I had and create an exploded view animation in Blender 3.0. We will learn a lot about separating parts, removing unnecessary parts, object origins, working with keyframes, and even some shape keys.

I will be importing an OBJ but you can also use a STEP if you have the STEPper addon. These techniques all work once a model is imported. You can use STL. DAE, OBJ, STEP, FBX, etc.

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00:00 - Introduction
01:03 - What is that thing?
01:35 - Importing CAD File
03:19 - Splitting up the Model
07:01 - Inspecting the Model + Adjusting Origins
12:17 - Inserting Keyframes for "Assembled"
14:01 - Inserting Keyframes for "Exploded"
16:21 - Basically Done
17:15 - Adding some Rotation
19:28 - Making the Clip Bend [Shape Keys]
21:23 - Time Adjustments [Graph Editor]
23:50 - Dynamic Effects + Closing Thoughts
24:57 - BONUS [My Gravgrip Animations w/ Sound]

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[paularnold]

I was actually thinking about how to do something like this in blender then comes Derek to bless my day...your a real life saver

[salarycat]

Awesome tutorial, I learned a lot of important information here, how to handle origins, how to manipulate animation and more. Thanks Elliott!

[muwacodjooy]

This is an amazing lesson! I really hope that you will have the desire to tell more about this topic. I work as a designer in a factory, and mastering blender from your lessons is great progress for me. Thank you!

[JaredOwen]

This was great Derek - thanks for sharing your workflow!

[emilylynn]

At the time of writing this, I'm only halfway through the video. But I wanted to thank you, so much, for created such a detailed video going over your process in Blender. Absolutely phenomenal.

[original_M_A_K]

THIS is exactly what i needed to know... as im a (new) kitchen designer working with CAD models like faucets, sinks, ovens fridges etc... & my CAD .dae kitchen designs
you, are, a, legend! thank you so much

[theDesignClass]

This trick with OBJ files is fantastic! I've been using Stepper for the past 18months and it is fantastic, but having this OBJ technique will help so much! Thank you Derek! <3

[fadhil]

That animation in the end video was soo cool, much appreciated for giving this tutorial for free!

[unplouad]

8-9 months ago I watched your videos, repeated the lessons, and now I can do whatever I want without any tutorials. Thank you for your efforts, prosperity and success!

[OldSoulsJazz]

Great tut, thanks Derek! Love the random colors in the viewport tip, haven't used that, super useful. Love hearing you explain how some of this stuff is actually engineered and fabricated too, what a fascinating world, very inspiring!

[jamesriley]

I use this workflow a TON. I like that you use the autokey and different colors for each object, and the randomize transform flare

[harirachit]

Really a great teacher, truly appreciate your contribution

[rosengrozev]

Derek does it again ... Thanks for the massive value!

[ArthurBittar]

wow this is perfect, straight to the point

[akarmdit]

just keeps gettin' awesome indeed ... kudos B and all

[efn]

Man your channel is one of the best most informative channels amongst other blender ones, I appreciate it.

[_matball]

Great Tutorial! Been wanting to mess around with exploded views from grabcad for a while so this is perfect. Thanks man!

[rdshed]

Coming from Fusion and only started learning Blender...this is going to take static CAD models to a whole new level!

[Miguellahablios]

Derek, this is so amazing and helped me a lot!!! So clean and perfect introducing!!! I really appreciate your sharing, bless you!! 💯💯💯💯

[jirongzhang]

this is what I am looking for days. Thank you.