To Create a Pyramid Mass Element

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

Pyramid mass element in 3D and plan views

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

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

  2. Specify the first corner of the Pyramid.
  3. Drag the cursor and specify the second corner of the Pyramid.
  4. Drag the cursor and specify the height of the Pyramid.
  5. Enter a rotation angle, or press Enter to accept the default angle of 0.
  6. Continue adding Pyramid mass elements, and press Enter.