Create a solid sphere
using one of several methods.
When you start with the center point, the central
axis of the sphere parallels the Z axis of the
current user coordinate system (UCS).
Use the following options
to draw a sphere with the SPHERE command:
- Specify three points to
set the size and plane of the circumference or radius. Use
the 3P (Three Points) option to define the size of the sphere anywhere
in 3D space. The three points also define the plane of the circumference.
- Specify two points to set
the circumference or radius. Use the 2P (Two Points)
option to define the size of the sphere anywhere in 3D space. The plane
of the circumference matches the Z value of the
first point.
- Set the size and location
of the sphere based on other objects. Use the Ttr (Tangent,
Tangent, Radius) option to define a sphere that is tangent to two
circles, arcs, lines, and some 3D objects. The tangency points are
projected onto the current UCS.
To create a solid sphere
- Specify the center
of the sphere.
- Specify the radius
or diameter of the sphere.
To create a solid sphere
defined by three points
- At the Command prompt,
enter 3p (Three Points). Specify the
first point.
- Specify the second point.
- Specify the third point.
CommandsSPHERE
Creates
a 3D solid sphere.
System VariablesDRAGVS
Sets the visual style
that is displayed while creating 3D solid and mesh primitives and
extruded solids, surfaces, and meshes.
