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Create a Solid or Surface by Revolving
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To revolve objects about an axis

  1. Click Draw menu Modeling Revolve.At the Command prompt, enter revolve.
  2. Select the object(s) to revolve.
  3. Specify the start point and endpoint of the axis of revolution.

    Specify the points so that the object is on one side of the axis points you specify. The positive axis direction is from the start point to the endpoint.

  4. Specify the angle of revolution.
 Toolbar: Modeling 
 Command entry: REVOLVE
 Dashboard: 3D Make panel, Revolve