Creates a 3D object by revolving a 2D object about a revolution axis, or revolves a 2D object to make a solid imprint on an existing solid via Booleans.
By default, the profile will be revolved 360 degrees, but you can change this angle or create a spiral.
Straight edges of solids can also be used as a revolve axis line.
You do not have to select a closed 2D object to revolve. If you use an open object, a 3D surface will result.
A compound profile is an open or closed chain of connected curves. You can use compound profiles when you do not want to create a polyline, or convert a chain into a polyline.
You can revolve with a specified angle and direction.
You can revolve a 2D profile to make a solid imprint on an existing solid via Booleans. The Profile must be on the face of the existing solid.
If the Result if the Imprint type Add was selected.
The Properties window of a revolve contains a Revolution Shape page, in which you can set geometric parameters.
For the Solid parameters to be accessible, the revolve must be created as a solid. In the 3D page of the Properties window, make sure Solid is selected under Create Object As.
Solid Options:
Spiral: The revolution will proceed outward in a spiral pattern
Taper Angle: The revolution will have a draft angle, with the section increasing or decreasing at it progresses.
The remaining parameters (Common Options) appear for both surface and solid objects
Common Options:
Angle of rotations: Enter a value less than 360 for a partial revolve.
Spiral pitch: The lateral distance between the start and end of the revolve, enabling you to create a spiral. The angle of rotation must be 360.
Number of coils: If Spiral pitch is nonzero, you can specify the total number of revolutions.
Clockwise / Counterclockwise: Sets the direction of revolution. The direction depends on how the revolution axis was selected.
For TC Surface Options, see TC Surface Properties.