The Revolve command lets you create a 3D solid by revolving a closed 2D drawing element about an axis.

The following 2D drawing elements can be used: Region, Circle, Ellipse, Polyline.


How to create a 3D Solid by Revolving

  1. Click on 3D Solid > Revolve on the Ribbon.

or  

  1. Enter REVOLVE in the command window.
  2. Select the drawing elements to be rotated in the graphics area.
  3. Specify a start point for the axis of rotation in the graphics area.
  4. Specify an end point for the axis of rotation in the graphics area.
  5. Enter a numeric value for the rotation angle in the command window.