AI_DOME command

Creates a 3D polygon mesh in the shape of the upper half of a sphere.

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Description

Creates a 3D polygon mesh in the shape of the upper half of a sphere. Choose from a combination of options including center, radius, diameter and number of segments.

  1. Center
  2. Diameter
  3. Radius
  4. Top to bottom segments
  5. Segments around dome

Methods to create a dome

There is one method to begin creating a dome:

  • Center of dome
Center of dome
Begin creating a dome by specifying the center of the dome’s open end then:
Radius of dome
Specify the radius of the dome.
Additional option: [Diameter]
Number of segments around dome
Specify the number of isolines, perpendicular to the xy-plane, used to simulate the dome’s curved surface. The default is 16.
Number of top-to-bottom segments
Specify the number of isolines, parallel to the xy-plane, used to simulate the dome’s curved surface. The default is 8.

Options within the AI_DOME command

After you begin creating a dome, the following option may be available:

Diameter
Specify the diameter of the dome.