Graphics Programs Reference
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Draw in 3D using solids.
AutoCAD offers a type of object called a 3D solid that lets you
quickly create and edit shapes.
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What does the Presspull command do?
Create 3D forms from 2D shapes.
The Modeling toolset offers a set of basic 3D shapes, but
other commands enable you to create virtually any shape you want from 2D drawings.
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Name the command that lets you change a closed 2D polyline into a 3D solid.
Isolate coordinates with point filters.
When you're working in 3D, selecting points can be
a complicated task. AutoCAD offers point filters to let you specify the individual X, Y, and Z
coordinates of a location in space.
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What does the .XY point filter do?
Move around your model.
Getting the view you want in a 3D model can be tricky.
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Where is the menu that lets you select a view from a list of predefined 3D
views?
Get a visual effect.
At certain points in your model making, you'll want to view your 3D
model with surface colors and even material assignments. AutoCAD offers several ways to
do this.
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What are the steps to take to change the view from Wireframe to Realistic?
Turn a 3D view into a 2D AutoCAD drawing.
Sometimes, it's helpful to convert a 3D
model view into a 2D representation. AutoCAD offers the Flatshot command, which quickly
converts a 3D view into a 2D line drawing.
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What type of object does Flatshot create?
