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The CONVTOSURFACE command or click Ribbon- Mesh – Convert to SURFACE to convert eligible objects into 3D surfaces. Eligible objects include : 2D solids, 3D solids, Mesh objects, Planar 3Dfaces, Regions, Zero-width polylines with thickness,... Read More

The SUBTRACT command is used to create 3D solids or surfaces by slicing or sectioning existing objects. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D>Solid Editing >SubtractMenu : Modify >Solid Editing> SubtractCommand : SUBTRACT Command Prompts: Select... Read More

Function Description: The 3DSELECTIONMODE system variable is used to control the selection priority of both visually and physically overlapped objects in 3D visual styles. Type : Integer Saved in : Registry Initial value : 0 Range : 0,1 System... Read More

The REVOLVE command is used to create 3D solids or curves by objects revolving around axis. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > Mesh > REVSURFMenu : Draw > Modeling> Meshes > Revolved MeshCommand : REVOLVE Command Prompts: Current wireframe... Read More

The FLATSHOT command you can create a 2D representation of all 3D objects based on the current view. The edges of all 3D solids, surfaces, and meshes are projected line-of-sight onto a plane parallel to the viewing plane. The 2D representations of... Read More

The EXTRUDE command is used to create 3D solid or surface by extruding the dimension of selected object. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > Modeling > Extrude >ExtrudeMenu : Draw > Modeling > ExtrudeCommand : EXTRUDE Command Prompts:... Read More

Function Description: The SMOOTHMESHGRID system variable is used to set the maximum smoothness of underlay mesh face grid displayed in 3D mesh objects. Type : Integer Saved in : User-settings Initial value : 3 Range : 0,1,2,3,4 System Variable Value:... Read More

When you import 3DS files created with 3D Studio, the 3D Studio geometry and rendering data including meshes, materials, mappings, lights and cameras will be read. Not imported are 3D Studio procedural materials, smoothing groups and keyframe data. ... Read More

When you create objects in 3D, Cartesian, cylindrical or spherical coordinates are used to locate points. Enter X.Y.Z coordinates 3D Cartesian coordinates determine a precise location by using three coordinate values: X, Y, and Z. Entering 3D... Read More

The ROTATE3D command is used to rotate objects around 3D axis. Command Access: Ribbon : 3D > 3D Operations > Rotate 3D Menu : Modify > 3D Operations > Rotate 3D Command : ROTATE3D Command Prompts: UCS current positive angle: ANGDIR... Read More