To Create a Cylinder Mass Element

Use this procedure to create a Cylinder mass element. The insertion point of the Cylinder mass element is at the centroid of its bottom face.

Cylinder mass element in 3D and plan views

1. On the Massing tool palette, select the Cylinder tool.

   Alternatively, you can click Home tabBuild panelBox drop-downCylinder.

2. Specify the insertion point of the Cylinder.
3. Drag the cursor and specify the radius of the Cylinder.
4. Drag the cursor and specify the height of the Cylinder.
5. Enter a rotation angle, or press Enter to accept the default angle of 0.
6. Continue adding Cylinder mass elements, and press Enter.