Lesson 2

LESSON 2

The 3D Operations and Solid Editing

A. The 3D Solid Operations

Menu Bar access Click on MODIFY then 3D Operation

Commands:1. Slice 2. 3D Move3. 3D Rotate4. 3D Align5. 3D Mirror6. 3D Array7. Convert to Solid8. Convert to Surface9. Extract Edges

The SLICE Command

Step by Step:Prompt Response

Command: SLICE ¿Select objects: *select BOX1 ¿Specify base point or [Options]: 3 points ¿Specify first point: *click at M1

Specify second point: *click at M2

Specify third point: *click at M3

Specify a point on desired side or [keep Both sides] <Both>: ¿

The 3D MOVE Command

Step by Step:Prompt Response

Command: 3DMOVE ¿Select objects: *select BOX1 ¿Specify base point: *click at C1

Specify second base point: *click at C2

The 3D ROTATE Command

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Slice

3D Operation

Modify

Prompt Response

Command: 3DROTATE ¿Select objects: *select BOX1 ¿Specify base point: *click at C1

Specify second base point: *select green circleSpecify second base point: *click at R1

Specify second base point: *click at R2

The 3DALIGN CommandPrompt Response

Command: 3DALIGN ¿Select objects: *select WEDGE ¿Specify base point: *click at C1

Specify second point: * click at C2

Specify third point: * click at C3

Specify first distination point: *click at C4

Specify second distination point: *click at C5

Specify third distination point: *click at C6

The 3D ARRAY [Rectangular/Polar] CommandPrompt Response

Command: 3DARRAY ¿Select objects: *select Torus ¿Enter type of array [R/P] <R>: R ¿Enter the number of rows: 2 ¿Enter the number of columns: 3 ¿Enter the number of levels: 2 ¿Specify the distance bet. rows: 200 ¿Specify the distance bet. columns: 250 ¿Specify the distance bet. levels: 100 ¿

Command: 3DARRAY ¿Select objects: *select Torus ¿Enter type of array [R/P] <R>: P ¿Specify the number of item: 9 ¿Specify the angle of fill<360>: 360 ¿Rotate arrayed objects? [Y/N]: Y ¿Specify center point of array: *Click at C1

Specify second point on axis: *Click at M1

B. The 3D Solid Editing

Menu Bar access Click on MODIFY then Solid EditingCommands:

1. Union 2. Subtract3. Intersect4. 3D Fillet5. 3D Chamfer6. Shell

The FILLET EDGES CommandPrompt Response

Command: FILLETEDGE ¿Select an edge or [Chain/Loop/Radius]: R ¿Specify radius: 25 ¿Select an edge or [Chain/Loop/Radius]: *click at E1

Select an edge or [Chain/Loop/Radius]: *click at E2

Press Enter to accept the fillet or [Radius]: ¿

The CHAMFER EDGES CommandPrompt Response

Command: CHAMFEREDGE ¿Select an edge or [Chain/Loop/Radius]: D ¿Specify distance: 10 ¿Specify distance: 15 ¿Select an edge or [Chain/Loop/Radius]: *click at E1

Select an edge or [Chain/Loop/Radius]: *click at E2

Press Enter to accept the fillet or [Radius]: ¿

The SHELL CommandPrompt Response

Command: Menu Bar access Click on MODIFY then Solid Editing select SHELL

Select a 3D solid: *select CYLINDER ¿Enter shell Offset distance: 10 ¿Enter a body editing option: ¿Enter a solid editing option: ¿

Exercises #1

FIRST FLOOR

3D DOOR & WINDOW OPENING

File Name: Two Storey Bldg.dwgUnits: Millimeter (mm) Option: Open file name PLAN.DWG from Unit III and use the same settings.

Problem: Create the First Floor 3D Door and Window opening: Add the following Layers

Layer Color Linetype3D Door1 Brown Continuous 3D Window1 Green Continuous

A. Create the First Floor 3D Door and Window opening, Make 3D Wall 1 as current layer open layer Wall 1 and close other layers. Set UCD to World and VIEW at SW Isometric. Zoom at Double Door.

Step by Step:Prompt Response

Command: BOX ¿First corner of box: *click at C1

Second corner of box: *click at C2

Specify height of box: 2200 ¿Command: SUBTRACT ¿Select object: *select 3D wall ¿Select object: *select Box ¿

Do the same procedure for the other doors

B. Create the First Floor 3D Window opening; Zoom at W2 beside Double Door.Step by Step:

Prompt Response

Command: RECTANGLE ¿

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First corner of box: *click at C1

Second corner of box: *click at C2

Command: CHANFE ¿Select object: *select Rectanglec ¿Specify options: P ¿Specify Properties: E ¿Specify new elevation: 600 ¿Specify options: ¿ ¿Command: BOX ¿First corner of box: *click at C3

Second corner of box: *click at C4

Specify height of box: 1600 ¿Command: SUBTRACT ¿Select object: *select 3D wall ¿Select object: *select Box ¿

Do the same procedure for the other windows

Exercises #2

SECOND FLOOR3D DOOR & WINDOW OPENING

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File Name: Two Storey Bldg.dwgUnits: Millimeter (mm) Option: Open file name PLAN.DWG from Unit III and use the same settings.

Problem: Create the First Floor 3D Door and Window opening: Add the following Layers

Layer Color Linetype3D Door2 Brown Continuous 3D Window2 Green Continuous

C. Create the First Floor 3D Door and Window opening, Make 3D Wall 1 as current layer open layer Wall 1 and close other layers. Set UCD to World and VIEW at SW Isometric. Zoom at Double Door.

Step by Step:Prompt Response

Command: BOX ¿First corner of box: *click at C1

Second corner of box: *click at C2

Specify height of box: 2100 ¿Command: SUBTRACT ¿Select object: *select 3D wall ¿Select object: *select Box ¿

Do the same procedure for the other doors

D. Create the First Floor 3D Window opening; Zoom at W2 beside Double Door.Step by Step:

Prompt Response

Command: RECTANGLE ¿First corner of box: *click at C1

Second corner of box: *click at C2

Command: CHANFE ¿

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Select object: *select Rectanglec ¿Specify options: P ¿Specify Properties: E ¿Specify new elevation: 500 ¿Specify options: ¿ ¿Command: BOX ¿First corner of box: *click at C3

Second corner of box: *click at C4

Specify height of box: 2100 ¿Command: SUBTRACT ¿Select object: *select 3D wall ¿Select object: *select Box ¿

Do the same procedure for the other windows

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