Tinkercad offers a free and powerful way to work with computer-aided design, or CAD, for students of a wide range of ages.

Tinkercad is like the hamburger helper of 3D design. You hate to admit you use it, and you know you should put in more effort, but — darn it — it’s easy, and it tastes pretty good.

Beginners may want to start with a simpler software, such as TinkerCAD, which is free and browser-based, making it accessible to anyone with an internet connection. More advanced users may prefer ...

Printable guides to help you get started, whether you’re using Minecraft, SketchUp or Tinkercad. From installation and setup, through to building simple structures, and saving and submitting ...