DMREVOLVE command

Creates 3D solids or surfaces by revolution of open or closed 2D entities or regions about an axis.

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Description

Creates a 3D solid or 3D surface by revolving open or closed 2D entities, regions about an axis.

There are three methods to use DMREVOLVE command:

  • Select a region.
  • Select a closed 2D entity.
  • Select a face of a solid.
Note: Closed boundaries in the XY-plane of the current coordinate system or on the face of a solid are recognized automatically if the Select detect boundaries option of the SELECTIONMODES system variable is active.
Note: The available entities/ subentities for selection depends on the type of the resulting 3D entity: 3D Solid or 3D Surface. Any 2D and 3D entity can be used as a source if the resulting 3D entity does not intersect itself.
Note: The selected entities are revolved dynamically.

Options

Mode
Allows to create either solids or surfaces.
Select entities/subentities to revolve
Depending on the value of the DELOBJ (Delete Object) system variable, the defining entities are either retained or deleted or you are prompted whether to keep or delete the source entities.
Select a linear (sub)entity as axis
Select a line or an edge of a solid.
Note: Edges of a solid can only be selected if the Edges option of the SELECTIONMODES system variable is set.
2Points

Indicate the start point of the axis or press Enter to accept the origin point of the current UCS.

Indicate the end point of the axis or press Enter to set the axis parallel to the view direction (= perpendicular to the screen).

Xaxis
Uses the x axis of the current UCS.
Yaxis
Uses the y axis of the current UCS.
Zaxis
Uses the z axis of the current UCS.
Note: Other options available through the HOTKEYASSISTANT. Repeatedly press the Ctrl key during the dynamic display of the extrusion to cycle the various options:
Auto
The result depends on the extrusion direction of the 3D solid and the value of the DMEXTRUDEMODE system variable. Move the mouse to specify the angle direction.
Create
Regardless of the revolving direction, a new 3D solid is created.
Subtract
The 3D solid is subtracted from each interfering existing solid.
Unite
The new 3D solid is unified with each interfering existing solid.
Both sides
Revolves in both directions.
Note: If HOTKEYASSISTANT system variable is ON the Hotkey Assistant widget displays:

Solid mode:

  • : Auto
  • : Create
  • : Subtract
  • : Unite

Surface mode:

  • : Auto
  • : Create