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Cylinder Surface

(3D only) Used to place a cylindrical surface.

You can access this tool from the following:

  • Ribbon: Modeling > Surfaces > Create Surfaces > Primitive Surfaces > Cylinder
  • Toolbox: Primitive Surfaces


SettingDescription
Axis Sets the direction of the cylinder's axis (height).
  • Points — Direction of height is defined graphically. AccuDraw can be used to define the drawing plane on which the points are placed.
  • Screen X, Y, or Z — Direction of the height is set to the screen's X, Y, or Z axis.
  • Drawing X, Y, or Z — Direction of the height is set to the drawing's, or design file's, X, Y, or Z axis.
Orthogonal If on, the cylinder is a right cylinder.
Radius If on, sets the radius.
Height If on, sets the height.
Key-in: PLACE CYLINDERSURF ICON