Creates a cylinder - by default, a circular prism.

1. Create the circular base by selecting the centerpoint and a point on the circumference. Or enter the radius, diameter, or circumference in the Inspector Bar. The circle is created on the current workplane.

2. Select a third point to specify the cylinder height, or enter the height in the Inspector Bar. You can create the cylinder on either side of the workplane.

Cylinder Properties

The Properties window of a cylinder contains a Cylinder page, in which you can set the geometric parameters.

For TC Surface Options, see TC Surface Properties

Local menu option:
Specify Object Height Base: Creates an offset cylinder by using a specified point for the top face.

1. Create the circular base.

2. Select the point which is directly under the desired center of the top face.

3. Select a third point to specify the cylinder height, or enter the height in the Inspector Bar.