To Create a Mass Element by Revolving a Profile

Use this procedure to create a mass element by defining a profile as the basis of its shape, and then revolving the profile about an axis. The axis of revolution is along the X axis of the profile as it is drawn. The insertion point is at the centroid of the bottom face of the Revolution mass element.

Creating a Revolution mass element from a profile

1. Create a profile to use as the basis of the mass element.
2. On the Massing tool palette, select the Revolution tool.
3. On the Properties palette, expand Basic General.
4. Select the profile you created.
5. Specify the insertion point in the drawing.
6. Specify a rotation angle, or press Enter for a rotation angle of zero degrees.
7. Press Enter.