Create a Solid Pyramid (Concept)

Create a Solid Pyramid

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You can create a pyramid that tapers to a point, or create a frustum of a pyramid, which tapers to a planar face.

Pyramid Creation Options

Use the following options to control the size, shape, and rotation of the pyramids you create:

Set the number of sides. Use the Sides option of the PYRAMID command to set the number of sides for the pyramid.
Set the length of the edges. Use the Edges option to specify the dimension of the sides at the base.
Create a frustum of a pyramid. Use the Top Radius option to create a frustum, which tapers to a planar face. The frustum face is parallel to, and has the same number of sides as, the base.
Set the height and rotation of the pyramid. Use the Axis Endpoint option of the PYRAMID command to specify the height and rotation of the pyramid. This endpoint, or top of the pyramid, can be located anywhere in 3D space.