AutoCAD 3D Modeling. Steve Heather
(Y+ Axis) of 5” [127 mm], and a height (Z+ Axis) of 5” [127 mm]. And with a start position of X0, Y0, Z0.
Method 4 – Using the center position of the Box, a corner position and height.
1. Start a new drawing file by selecting either acad.dwt for inch users, or acadiso.dwt for metric users.
2. Select the SE Isometric view.
3. Select the Box tool.
4. Specify first corner or [Center]: type in C then press <enter>.
5. Specify center: type in 0,0,0 on your keyboard then press <enter> (P1). (You can also place the cursor in any position and then left click with your mouse.)
6. Move your mouse to the right.
7. Specify corner or [Cube/Length]: type in 3,3,1 [76.2,76.2,25.4] then press <enter>.
A solid Box has been created with an overall length of 6” [152.4 mm], an overall width of 6” [152.4 mm], and an overall height of 2” [50.8 mm]. And with a start position of X0, Y0, Z0 at the center of the Box.
Note: Ortho Mode is automatically turned off using this method. It turns back on after the command is complete.
Note: The solid Box is displayed in 2D Wireframe style for clarity. (Refer to page Intro-9 to display the box in Conceptual or Realistic style.)
There are various methods you can use to create a Solid Cylinder. The information you have for the size and position of the Cylinder will determine the method you use to create it.
Note: The sizes shown in brackets [...] are for metric users. Enter the numbers without the brackets. For example, [12.7] just enter 12.7
Method 1 – Using the base center position of the Cylinder, a radius and height.
1. Start a new drawing file by selecting either acad.dwt for inch users, or acadiso.dwt for metric users.
2. Select the SE Isometric view.
3. Select the Cylinder tool.
4. Specify center point of base or [3P/2P/Ttr/Elliptical]: type in 3,2,0 [76.2,50.8,0] on your keyboard then press <enter> (P1). (You can also place the cursor in any position and then left click with your mouse.)
5. Specify base radius or [Diameter]: type in 1.5 [38.1] then press <enter>.
6. Move your mouse up. (For Z+ position.)
7. Specify height or [2Point/Axis endpoint]: type in 3 [76.2] then press <enter> (P2).
A solid Cylinder has been created with a radius of 1.5” [38.1 mm], and a height of 3” [76.2 mm]. And with a start position of X3” [76.2 mm], Y2” [50.8 mm], Z0 at the base center of the Cylinder.
Note: The base of the Cylinder is located on the “X, Y” plane and with the height of the Cylinder in the “Z” plane.
Method 2 – Using the base center position of the Cylinder, a diameter and height.
1. Start a new drawing file by selecting either acad.dwt for inch users, or acadiso.dwt for metric users.
2. Select the SE Isometric view.
3. Select the Cylinder tool.
4. Specify center point of base or [3P/2P/Ttr/Elliptical]: type in –1,–2,0 [–25.4,–50.8,0] on your keyboard then press <enter> (P1). (You can also place the cursor in any position and then left click with your mouse.)
5. Specify base radius or [Diameter]: type in D then press <enter>.
6. Specify diameter: type in 2.8 [71.12] then press <enter>.
7. Move your mouse up. (For Z+ position.)
8. Specify height or [2Point/Axis endpoint]: type in 4.25 [107.95] then press <enter> (P2).
A solid Cylinder has been created with a diameter of 2.8” [71.12 mm], and a height of 4.25” [107.95 mm]. And with a start position of X–1” [–25.4 mm], Y–2” [–50.8 mm], Z0 at the base center of the Cylinder.
Note: The base of the Cylinder is located on the “X, Y” plane and with the height of the Cylinder in the “Z” axis.
Method 3 – Using the base center position of the Cylinder, a radius and axis endpoint.
1. Start a new drawing file by selecting either acad.dwt for inch users, or acadiso.dwt for metric users.
2. Select the SE Isometric view.
3. Select the Cylinder tool.
4. Specify center point of base or [3P/2P/Ttr/Elliptical]: type in 0,0,0 on your keyboard then press <enter> (P1). (You can also place the cursor in any position and then left click with your mouse.)
5. Specify base radius or [Diameter]: type in 1.181 [30] then press <enter>.
6. Specify height or [2Point/Axis endpoint]: type in A then press <enter>.
7. Turn on Ortho Mode (F8) then move your mouse up and to the right. (For Y+ position.)
8. Specify axis endpoint: type in 3.937 [100] then press <enter> (P2).
A solid Cylinder has been created with a radius of 1.181” [30 mm], and a length of 3.937” [l00 mm]. And with a start position of X0, Y0, Z0 at the base center of the Cylinder.
Note: The base of the Cylinder is located on the “X, Z” plane and with the length of the Cylinder in the “Y” axis.
There are 2 methods you can use to create a Solid Cone. You can create a Cone with an apex (sharp point), or a truncated Cone, which has a flat top parallel to the base.
Note: The sizes shown in brackets [...] are for metric users. Enter the numbers without the brackets. For example, [12.7] just enter 12.7
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