ABSTRACT
This chapter aims to introduce the tools used for the construction of 3D solid models. It gives examples of the construction of 3D solid models using tools from the Home/Create panel. The chapter provides examples of 2D outlines suitable as a basis for the construction of 3D solid models. It also aims to give examples of constructions involving the Boolean operators – Union, Subtract and Intersect. The chapter describes the construction of 3D model drawings in the Drafting & Annotation workspaces. When constructing 2D outlines suitable as a basis for constructing some forms of 3D model, select a tool from the Home/Draw panel, or enter tool names or abbreviations for the tools at the keyboard. Closed polylines can be used without the need to use the Region tool. The chapter provides examples and exercise for the reader to perform 3D solid models.
