Creating an Axis

You can create an axis feature from an element.

Note: This command is also available in the context toolbar.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin: Create a 3D shape containing a circle, an ellipse, an oblong curve or a revolution surface.

Create an Axis using a Circle

  1. From the Wireframe section of the action bar, click Axis .
  2. In the Element box, select the circle or a portion of circle.
  3. In the Direction box, select the direction, when not normal to the surface.
  4. Select the Axis type.
    • Aligned with reference direction

    • Normal to reference direction

    • Normal to circle

  5. Click OK.

Create an Axis using an Ellipse

  1. Click Axis .
    The Axis Definition dialog box appears.
  2. In the Element box, select the ellipse or portion of ellipse.
  3. In the Axis type list, select one of the options:
    • Major axis

    • Minor axis

    • Normal to ellipse

  4. Click OK.

Create an Axis using an Oblong Curve

  1. Click Axis .
  2. In the Element box, select the oblong curve.
  3. In the Axis type list, select one of the options:
    • Major axis

    • Minor axis

    • Normal to oblong

  4. Click OK.

Create an Axis using a Revolution Surface

  1. Click Axis .
  2. In the Element box, select the revolution surface or portion of revolution surface.

    As the revolution surface's axis is used, Axis type is unavailable.



  3. Click OK.

Important: The axis can be displayed in the 3D geometry, either infinite or limited to the geometry block of the input element. This option is to be parameterized in Me > Preferences > App Preferences > 3D Modeling > 3D Modeling Core > Generative Shape Design, General tab.