Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Clicking the Axis Line button on the Modify | Create Revolve contextual tab
activates sketch mode with two drawing tools available in the Draw panel of
the tab. You can either draw the axis or pick an existing line. The reference
planes that determine the insertion point of a family are good choices for
an axis line. Once you have drawn or selected an axis, you will remain in
sketch mode, but the Draw panel will populate with the usual drawing tools
for creating the shape of the revolve.
The shape of the revolve can be drawn anywhere in the view in which the
axis is drawn. When you are sketching the shape of the revolve, you must
create a closed loop or multiple closed loops. You can sketch shapes away
from the axis to create an interior circular space within the solid geometry,
as shown in
Figure 17.5
.
Figure 17.5
Revolve shape drawn away from the axis
When you have completed the shape, you can click the green check mark
button to exit sketch mode. The shape will be extruded in a circular path
around the axis, forming the solid geometry.
Figure 17.6
shows the resulting
solid geometry formed by the shape and axis shown in the previous figure.
