Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
FIGURE 22.13
The revolved
polyline
You just created a revolved solid that will be subtracted from the tapered box to form a slot in
the bracket. However, before you subtract it, you need to make a slight change in the orientation
of the revolved solid:
1.
Choose Modify
3D Operations
3D Rotate on the menu bar, or type
3DROTATE
↵.
You see the following prompt:
Current positive angle in UCS: ANGDIR=counterclockwise ANGBASE=0
Select objects:
2.
Select the revolved solid and press ↵.
3.
At the Specify base point: prompt, use the Midpoint osnap and click the right side
edge of the top surface, as shown in Figure 22.14.
FIGURE 22.14
Selecting the
points to rotate the
revolved solid in
3D space
Select this edge of the
top surface for the
3D Rotate base point.
Point to the green circle
for the rotation axis.
When you see the axis
line, click the circle.
