REVOLUTION SURFACE

 

This function allows the user to create a surface by rotating a selected line as a section (generatrix) about a vector (axis of revolution).

l       Select the endpoints of the axis in the INPUT COORDINATE dialog window.  A vector will be displayed after the second point is selected.

 

l       Select a line as the section (generatrix).

 

l       Enter the start and end angles in the dialog window. See Figure 5.2.2.  Select OK, and the surface will be generated after the window is closed.

Figure 5.2.2 Revolution Angle