Creating cones

You can create a three-dimensional cone defined by a circular base and tapering to a point perpendicular to the base. The base of the cone is always parallel to the xy plane of the current UCS; the height of the cone is always parallel to the z-axis. You position the cone by specifying the center of the base. You determine the size of the cone by specifying either the radius or the diameter of the base and the height.

NOTE The cone is created as a three-dimensional ACIS solid.

To create a cone

1. Do one of the following:
• Choose Insert > 3D Entities > Cone.
• On the Solids toolbar, click the Cone tool ().
• Type cone and then press Enter.
2. Specify the center of the base of the cone.
3. Specify the radius or diameter.
4. Specify the height.

Center of the base (A), radius of the base (B), and the height (C).

To create a cone as a three-dimensional surface

1. Do one of the following:
• On the Draw 3D toolbar, click the Cone tool ().
• Type ai_cone and then press Enter.
2. Specify the center of the base of the cone.
3. Specify the radius or diameter.
4. Specify the height.

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