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Ellipsoid

(3D only) Used to place an ellipsoid, a solid defined by three radii.

You can access this tool from the following:

  • Ribbon: Modeling > Solids > Primitives
  • Toolbox: Primitive Solids


SettingDescription
Axis Sets the direction of the ellipsoid'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 model's, X, Y, or Z axis.
Primary Radius If on, sets the primary axis radius for the ellipsoid.
Secondary Radius If on, sets the secondary axis radius for the ellipsoid.
Tertiary Radius If on, sets the tertiary axis radius for the ellipsoid.
Key-in: PLACE ELLIPSOID