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432 | Chapter 17 Change Existing Objects
To slice a solid
1 From the Draw menu, choose Solids ➤ Slice.
2 Select the objects to slice.
3 Specify three points to define the cutting plane.
The first point defines the origin (0,0,0) of the cutting plane. The second
point defines the positive X axis, and the third point defines the positive
Y axis.
4 Specify which side to retain, or enter b to retain both sides.
Command line
SLICE
Modify Faces of 3D Solids
You can edit a 3D solid object by performing operations on selected faces of
the object.
Overview of Modifying Faces on 3D Solids
You can edit your solid object by extruding, moving, rotating, offsetting,
tapering, deleting, copying it, or changing the color of the faces.
You can select individual faces on a 3D solid object or use one of the follow-
ing AutoCAD selection methods:
■ Boundary set
■ Crossing polygon
■ Crossing window
■ Fence
one half of object
retained
both halves retained
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three points specified to
define the cutting plane
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