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Revolve
A profile rotated around an axis: a vase, pulley, flask, any solid of revolution.
How to add
In 3D mode: Parts → Revolve, then draw the profile in the sketch.
Properties
- X, Y, Z and rx, ry, rz
- Position in metres and rotation in degrees about the axes.
- Angle, °
- How far the profile is rotated: 360 gives a full solid, less gives a sector.
- Edit sketch
- Opens the profile for editing.
Tips
- Draw the profile on one side of the rotation axis.
- Pulleys and wheels are easy to make by revolving a profile with a groove.