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Elliptical Cone Surface

(3D only) Used to place an elliptical cone surface, which is a transition surface between two ellipses. The resulting surface is a SmartSurface.

You can access this tool from the following:

Ribbon: Modeling > Surfaces > Create Surfaces > Primitive Surfaces > Elliptical Cone
Toolbox: Primitive Surfaces

Setting	Description
Axis	Sets the direction of the elliptical cone'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. Drawing X, Y, or Z — Direction of the height is set to the drawing's, or model's, X, Y, or Z axis. Screen X, Y, or Z — Direction of the height is set to the screen's X, Y, or Z axis.
Orthogonal	If on, the element is a right elliptical cone.
Base Primary Radius	If on, sets the primary axis radius for the base.
Base Secondary Radius	If on, sets the secondary axis radius for the base.
Height	If on, sets the height of the elliptical cone.
Top Primary Radius	If on, sets the primary axis radius for the top.
Top Secondary Radius	If on, sets the secondary axis radius for the top.

Key-in: PLACE ELLIPTICALCONESURF