Creating a Revolve

You can create a revolve by a rotational sweep of an open or closed profile. The rotation is based on a desired sweep angle around an axis.

This task shows you how to define a revolve.

Before you begin: You must have created a shape.
See Also
Extruding Geometry
  1. Select the face of your shape, and from the Shapes section of the action bar, click Boundary Parallel Curve .
  2. Click anywhere in the geometry.
  3. Click Revolve
    By default, the app creates a revolve with an angle of 5 degrees along the Z axis.

  4. Modify the revolve angle either by using the manipulator or by entering a value in the Selection panel.

The Selection panel lets you:

  • Define the revolve angle.
  • Define the revolution axis.