Revolve a curve around an axis
Create a new surface by sweeping a curve, isoparametric curve, curve on surface, or trim boundary around an axis, creating an effect similar to that of a lathe.
In the Surfaces tool palette, select the Revolve tool
, then the 
icon.Set Surface type to Freeform.
Click the curve.
Do any of the following:
- Use the manipulator to change the surface.
- Modify some options in the control window and click the Update button (or turn on Auto Update).
- Click Next in the control window to make another surface.
- Click Undo All in the control window to start from scratch.
- Choose another tool.
To revolve more than one curve at a time, either group the curves and select the group, or choose the Global Axes option. The resulting surfaces belong to the same history command and all changes to the options or manipulator apply to all the surfaces at once.
How do I use the revolve manipulator?
- Click a handle, then drag the mouse left or right to change the value.
- Click any of the handles and type exact values.