Lathe Object
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Menu Path: Create > Lathe Object
Description
Description.The Lathe Object command allows you to revolve a 2D profile around an axis, creating a new 3-dimensional object. Properties of the lathe can be changed in the options window.
Options
Sections
- The number of radial sections in the lathed object.
Degrees
- The degrees of rotation.
Merge Tolerance
- How close end points need to be to be merged at the ends of the lathe.
Axis
- The axis around which to rotate the 2D profile (World X/Y/Z, Local X/Y/Z, Endpoints).
Cap Ends
- Toggle capped ends on/off.
Notes
- Lathe will also work with a closed polygon or 3-dimensional object as a source, but may produce unexpected results. A line segment profile is recommended.
- You can Lathe an open or closed line segment.