Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Fig. 14.28
The ViewCube
Entering
3
as a response to
navvcubedisplay
causes the
ViewCube
to
reappear.
The
ViewCube
is used as follows:
Click
on
To p
and the
To p
view of a 3D model appears.
Click
on
Front
and the
Front
view of a 3D model appears.
And so on.
Clicking
the arrows at top, bottom or sides of the
ViewCube
moves a model between views.
A
click
on the house icon at the top of the
ViewCube
places a model in the
SW Isometric
view.
Using Dynamic Input to construct a helix
As with all other tools (commands) in AutoCAD 2011 a helix can be
formed working with the
Dynamic Input
(DYN) system. Fig. 14.30 shows
the stages (
1
to
5
) in the construction of the helix in the second example.
Set
DYN
on with a
click
on its button in the status bar.
1.
Click
the
Helix
tool icon in the
Home/Draw
panel ( Fig. 14.29 ). The
fi rst of the
DYN
prompts appears.
Enter
the following at the command
line using the down key of the keyboard when necessary.
Command: _Helix
Number of turns=10 Twist=CCW
Specify center point of base: enter 95,210
Specify base radius or [Diameter]: enter 55
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