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To revolve objects about an axis to create a NURBS surface
1 Click Surface tab ➤ Create panel ➤ Revolve.
2 Select the objects or edge subobjects to revolve.
3 To specify the axis of revolution, specify one of the following:
■ The start and endpoint. Click to points on the screen to set the axis
orientation. The axis points must be on one side of the revolved object.
The positive axis direction extends from the start point to the
endpoint.
■ The X, Y, or Z axis. Enter x, y, or z.
■ An object. Select a line, a linear edge of a polyline segment, or the
linear edge of a surface or solid.
4 Specify the angle of revolution.
To revolve objects about an axis to create a solid
1 Click Solid tab ➤ Create panel ➤ Revolve.
2 Select the objects or edge subobject to revolve.
3 To specify the axis of revolution, specify one of the following:
■ The start and endpoint. Click to points on the screen to set the axis
orientation. The axis points must be on one side of the revolved object.
The positive axis direction extends from the start point to the
endpoint.
■ The X, Y, or Z axis. Enter x, y, or z.
■ An object. Select a line, a linear edge of a polyline segment, or the
linear edge of a surface or solid.
4 Press Enter. To create a solid the angle must be 360 degrees. If you enter
a smaller angle of revolution, a surface is created instead of a solid.
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