Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Filleting and chamfering
Since fillets and chamfers are common real-world features, it's logical that tools for cre-
ating them are available. You can fillet or bevel the edges of a 3D solid by clicking the Fil-
let Edge (or Chamfer Edge) split button on the Solid tab's Solid Editing panel.
Both commands allow you to select multiple edges to fillet or bevel. When you select an
edge, AutoCAD gives you feedback on how the selected edge will be affected. Figure
22-15 shows an L-shaped 3D solid that's been filleted and chamfered.
Figure 22-15: Before and after filleting and chamfering a 3D solid.
You can remove a fillet or chamfer by starting the ERASE command and, at
the Select Objects prompt, holding down the Ctrl key and selecting the fillet or
chamfer to be removed. For fillets, you may need to also remove nearby filleted
corners that might have been created during the application of the fillet.
The FILLETEDGE and CHAMFEREDGE commands were new in AutoCAD 2011.
You can still use the FILLET and CHAMFER commands on 3D solids, but the new
commands are much more efficient.
Slice
The SLICE command allows you to cut a 3D solid along a plane. You can slice a 3D solid
by using a planar curve such as a circle, 2D polyline, or a surface, among many others.
When you slice a 3D solid, you can choose which part of the 3D solid is kept — or you
can keep both. Figure 22-16 shows a solid model that's been sliced in half. To start the
SLICE command, choose Slice from the Solid Editing panel of the Solid tab. After the
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