AI_CONE command

Creates a 3D polygon mesh in the shape of a cone.

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Description

Creates a 3D polygon mesh in the shape of a circular or elliptical cone. Choose from a combination of options including center, radius, diameter, height, axis endpoints, apex, and number of segments.

  1. Center
  2. Height
  3. Segments
  1. Base diameter
  2. Base radius
  3. Top diameter
  4. Top radius
  1. Apex
  2. Ellipse axis
  3. Other axis

Methods to create a cone

This command has 2 methods to begin creating a cone:
  • Center of base of cone
  • Elliptical
Center of base of cone 
Begin creating a circular cone by specifying the center of the base then:
Radius of base
Specify the radius of the base of the cone.
Additional option: [Diameter]
Height of cone
Specify the height of the cone.
Number of segments
Specify the number of isolines used to simulate the cone’s curved surface. The default is 16.
Elliptical
Begin creating an elliptical cone by specifying the first end of the ellipse axis then:
Additional option: [Center]
Second end of ellipse axis
Specify the second end of the ellipse axis.
Other axis
Specify the radius of the other axis.
Height of cone
Specify the height of the cone.
Additional option: [Apex]
Number of segments
Specify the number of isolines used to simulate the cone’s curved surface. The default is 16.

Options within the AI_CONE command

After you begin creating a cone, the following options may be available:

Diameter 
Specify the diameter of the cone’s base or top.
Center
Specify the center of an elliptical base.
Apex
Specify the location for the top of the cone.