The modification of 3D models - Introduction to AutoCAD 2011: 2D and 3D Design - page 271

Fig. 14.2 Calling the DesignCenter from the View/Palettes panel
5. In the DesignCenter click the directory Chap14 , followed by another
click on Fig04.dwg and yet another click on Blocks . The saved blocks
appear as icons in the right-hand area of the DesignCenter .
6. Drag and drop the blocks one by one into one of the viewports on
screen. Fig. 14.3 shows the Nut block ready to be dragged into the
Right viewport. As the blocks are dropped on screen, they will need
moving into their correct positions in suitable viewports using the
Move tool from the Home/Modify panel.
Fig. 14.3 First example - inserting 3D blocks
7. Using the Move tool, move the individual 3D models into their fi nal
places on screen and shade the Isometric viewport using Conceptual
shading from the Home/View panel ( Fig. 14.4 ).