Creating a 3D-Shape

NOTE: THIS OPTION IS NOT AVAILABLE IN 2D VERSION.

Creating a 3D-Shape in Plan/Section View You can create a shape in 3D-Solids by selecting a single line in 3D space or in plan or column views. By selecting the 3D toggle you have the following options:

1. Select Shapes (Fig. 14) button from the toolbar.

2. Select 3D-Lines for Extrusions : Y (has the following prompts)

3. Select Lines For Extrusion: Select existing Lines for Shape extrusion

4. Rotate This Shape : Y (has the following prompts)

5. Degree Increment <45>: Rotation amount

6. Continue : Y to continue the rotation or N to exit

Placing a Shape in 3D:

1. Select Shapes button from the toolbar.

2. Select 3D-Lines for Extrusions : N (has the following prompts) When placing a shape in 3D you add the height or length of the shape from within the drawing.

3. Select 3D Shape Location… Move the cursor to place the shape location point and click.

4. Rotation Angle… Move the cursor to indicate the desired rotation angle and click.

5. Shape Height: Using the cursor select two points for the height or type the exact height in at the prompt.

Note: A 3-D shape is created as a solid extruded polyline