Spin Geometry
Spin surfaces, nodes, or lines around a defined axis.
Note: This feature is not supported for a model with discrete geometry.
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From the Geometry ribbon, Drag/Spin tool group, click the
Spin tool.
- Optional: On the guide bar, click to define additional options.
- Choose between Surfaces, Nodes, and Lines using the guide bar selector.
- Select surfaces/nodes/lines in the modeling window.
- Click Spin Axis on the guide bar.
- Left-click to place the axis.
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Spin your selection by
dragging the slider or entering an angle in the microdialog.
Tip: Click in the microdialog to define the direction of the spin axis using the Vector tool. Once a direction has been defined, press Esc.
- Check Create mesh to automatically open the 2D meshing tool after creating surfaces. After you finish meshing, exit the tool to return to Geometry.
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On the guide bar, click one of the following:
- - Apply and stay in the tool
- - Apply and close the tool
- - Exit the tool without applying