The modification of 3D models - Introduction to AutoCAD 2011: 2D and 3D Design - page 282

Second example - Slice ( Fig. 14.25 )

1. On a layer of colour Green , construct the closed pline shown in the
left-hand drawing (Fig. 14.25) and with the Revolve tool, form a solid
of revolution from the pline.
2. With the Slice tool and working to the same sequence as for the fi rst
Slice example, form two halves of the 3D model.
3. Place in View/Views/Visual Styles/X-Ray .

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Fig. 14.25 Second example - Slice

The right-hand illustration of Fig. 14.25 shows the result.

4. Place the model in the 3D Navigate/Front view, Zoom to 1 and Move
its parts apart.

5. Make a new layer Hatch of colour Magenta and make the layer current.

Views of 3D models

Some of the possible viewing positions of a 3D model which can be
obtained by using the View/Views 3D Navigation popup list have already
been shown in earlier pages. Fig. 14.27 shows the viewing positions of the
3D model of the arrow (Fig. 14.26) using the viewing positions from the
3D Navigation popup.