The Sweep command lets you create a 3D solid by extruding a closed 2D drawing element along a path.

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


To create a 3-D Solid by Extruding it along a path (Sweeping)

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

or

  1. Enter SWEEP in the command window.
  2. In the graphics area, select the drawing elements to be extruded.
  3. Select the sweep path in the graphics area
    or
    Enter Alignment in the command window to define the alignment of the cross-sections with the sweep path.
    Yes: The cross section is aligned perpendicular to the sweep path.
    No: The cross-section is not aligned.