The modification of 3D models - Introduction to AutoCAD 2011: 2D and 3D Design - page 287

Fig. 14.33 Second example - 3D Surface. The part circle to be extruded
2. In the 3D Manager/SW Isometric view, call the Extrude tool and
extrude the part circle to a height of 80 . Shade in the Conceptual visual
style ( Fig. 14.34 ).
The result is shown in Fig. 14.34.
Fig. 14.34 Second example - 3D Surface
REVISION NOTES
1 . 3D models can be saved as blocks in a similar manner to the method of saving 2D
drawings as blocks.
2 . Libraries can be made up from 3D model drawings.
3 . 3D models saved as blocks can be inserted into other drawings via the DesignCenter.
4 . Arrays of 3D model drawings can be constructed in 3D space using the 3D Array tool.
5 . 3D models can be mirrored in 3D space using the 3D Mirror tool.
6 . 3D models can be rotated in 3D space using the 3D Rotate tool.
7 . 3D models can be cut into parts with the Slice tool.
8 . Helices can be constructed using the Helix tool.
9 . Both the View/View/Navigation popup list and the ViewCube can be used for placing 3D
models in different viewing positions in 3D space.
10. The Dynamic Input (DYN) method of construction can be used equally as well when
constructing 3D model drawings as when constructing 2D drawings.
11. 3D surfaces can be formed from polylines or lines with Extrude.