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The Frustum tool is also available from the Modeling tab of the tool palette.
You can also use grips to modify the tip of a cone and convert it to a flat
face.
Specify circumference and base plane. The 3P (Three Points) option of the
CONE command defines the size and plane of the base of the cone
anywhere in 3D space.
Define the angle of the taper. To create a conical solid that requires a
specific angle to define its sides, draw a 2D circle. Then use EXTRUDE and
the Taper Angle option to taper the circle at an angle along the Z axis. This
method, however, creates an extruded solid, not a true solid cone primitive.
See also:
Use Grips to Edit 3D Solids and Surfaces on page 1183
To create a solid cone with a circular base
1 Click Home tab Modeling panel Cone.
2 Specify the center point of the base.
3 Specify the radius or diameter of the base.
4 Specify the height of the cone.
To create a solid cone with an elliptical base
1 Click Home tab Modeling panel Cone.
2 At the Command prompt, enter e (Elliptical).
3 Specify the start point of first axis.
4 Specify the endpoint of the first axis.
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