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2 In the Polygon Cylinder Options window, select Edit > Reset Settings and
then set the following options:
Radius: 0.5
Height: 6
Axis divisions: 12
Leave the other options at their default settings
3 In the Polygon Cylinder Options window, click Create.
Maya creates the cylinder primitive at the origin.
4 In side view, move the cylinder upwards (Y axis) so it rests on the top
surface of columnPedestal.
You can do this using the Move Tool or with the Channel Box. If you
use the Channel Box, enter a Translate Y value of 5.6.
5 In the Channel Box, rename the cylinder columnShaft.
The capital for the column rests on top of the column and is very similar to
the pedestal. You duplicate the pedestal and position the duplicate at the top
of the column.
To duplicate the pedestal to create the capital
1 With only columnPedestal selected, select Edit > Duplicate Special >
from the main menu.
The Duplicate Special Options window appears.
2 In the Duplicate Special Options window, select Edit > Reset Settings and
then set the following options:
Translate: 0 6.6 0
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