To Create a Sphere Mass Element

Use this procedure to create a Sphere mass element. The insertion point of a Sphere mass element is at its centroid.

Sphere mass element in 3D and plan views

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

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

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