The modification of 3D models - Introduction to AutoCAD 2011: 2D and 3D Design - page 279

Second example - 3D Mirror ( Fig. 14.19 )

1. Construct a solid of revolution in the shape of a bowl in the 3D Navigate/

Front view working on a layer of colour magenta ( Fig. 14.18 ).

Fig. 14.18 Second example - 3D Mirror - the 3D model

2. Click 3D Mirror in the Home/Modify panel. The command line
shows:

Command:_3dmirror
Select objects: pick the bowl 1 found
Select objects: right-click
Specify fi rst point on mirror plane (3 points):
pick
Specify second point on mirror plane: pick
Specify third point on mirror plane: enter .xy
right-click (need Z): enter 1 right-click
Delete source objects:? [Yes/No]: <N>: right-click
Command:

The result is shown in Fig. 14.19 .

3. Place in the 3D Navigate/SW Isometric view.

4. Shade using the View/Visual Styles Conceptual visual style ( Fig. 14.19 ).

Fig. 14.19 Second example - 3D Mirror - the result in a front view