Create a Solid or Surface by Lofting

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Create a Solid or Surface by Revolving

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Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To revolve objects about an axis

1. Click Home tabModeling panelRevolve.At the Command prompt, enter revolve.
2. Select the objects 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.

 Toolbar: Modeling 

 Command entry: REVOLVE