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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