ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Solid modeling

Solid modeling is like playing with blocks, but on a computer. You know how you can make different things with blocks by stacking them up or putting them side by side? That's what solid modeling is like, but instead of physical blocks, we use virtual blocks made up of points, lines, and curves, called geometry.

With solid modeling, we can create shapes and objects in 3D that look like real things you see around you, such as cars, houses, and toys. We can change the size, shape, and position of each block, and combine them together to make a final design. It's like building a puzzle, but without the mess.

There are different types of solid modeling software, but some of them are as easy as clicking and dragging the virtual blocks on the computer screen. We can view our design from different angles and make changes until we are happy with how it looks.

Solid modeling is used in many industries such as engineering, architecture, and manufacturing to design products and buildings before they are physically made. It saves time and money, and makes it easier to correct mistakes before they happen in real life.

So, in summary, solid modeling is like building with virtual blocks on a computer to create designs for products and buildings. It's fun and useful in many industries.