Create a Mesh Sphere (Concept)

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Create a Mesh Sphere

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Quick Reference

When you start with the center point, the central axis of the mesh sphere parallels the Z axis of the current user coordinate system (UCS).

You can set the number of divisions for each dimension of new mesh spheres in the Mesh Primitive Options dialog box. You can also modify these settings and the level of smoothness as you create the mesh object.

Mesh Sphere Creation Options

The Sphere option of the MESH command provides several methods for determining the size and rotation of the mesh spheres you create.

Specify three points to set the size and plane of the circumference or radius. Use the 3P (Three Points) option to define the size of the sphere anywhere in 3D space. The three points also define the plane of the circumference.
Specify two points to set the circumference or radius. Use the 2P (Two Points) option to define the size of the sphere anywhere in 3D space. The plane of the circumference matches the Z value of the first point.
Set the location to be tangent to two objects. Use the Ttr (Tangent, Tangent, Radius) option to define points on two objects. Depending on the radius distance, the sphere is located as near as possible to the tangent points you specify. You can set up tangency with circles, arcs, lines, and some 3D objects. The tangency points are projected onto the current UCS. The appearance of tangency is affected by the current level of smoothness.