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Prism

+ Creates a 3D object between two 2D objects that lie on
+ different planes. The planes do not have to be parallel.
+ Both profile objects must be the same type and must have the
+ same number of vertices. For example, you can create a
+ prism between two circles or two rectangles, but not between
+ a circle and a rectangle. Splines and Bezier curves must have
+ the same number of control points.
+ (If you want to use more than two profiles, or profiles of
+ different type, see Lofting).
+
NOTE: A prism is considered to be a Lofting object, and its
Properties contain a Lofting Shape page.
For details, see Lofting Shape Properties?.

+ 1. If you want to select only simple (single-object) curves,
+ make sure Use Compound Profile is not selected. If you
+ want to use compound profiles, see Prism with Compound
Profiles below.
+
+ 2. Select the two 2D objects.
+
Polyline to Polyline

+
Spline to Spline

+ You do not have to select closed 2D objects. If you use open
+ objects, a 3D surface will result.
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+

Prism with Compound Profiles

+ A compound profile is an open or closed chain of connected
+ curves or lines. You can use compound profiles when you do
+ not want to create a polyline, or convert a chain into a
+ polyline.
+ 1. Make sure Use Compound Profile is selected.
+
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+ 2. Select the first compound profile, which is
+ automatically identified as a chain. To deselect any
+ curve in the chain, select it again (it will turn green). In
+ this example, Profile 1 is a series of connected lines,
+ not a polyline.
+
+
+ 3. When the profile is selected, click Finish Selection of
Profile, or select it from the local menu.
+
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+ 4. Select the second profile using the same steps.
+
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+ 5. When you finish the second profile selection, the
+ prism is created.
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+ Various rendered views.
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+
NOTE: Compound profiles can be modified, which updates the
3D objects upon which they are based.
See Updating Compound Profiles?.

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"><span style="color:#000000; background:">Spiral</span>h2>+ Spiral<br /><br /><br />+ Available in TurboCAD Pro only
+
NOTE: You can display the Special Tools toolbar by
right-clicking in any toolbar area and selecting Special Tools.

+ Creates a spiral from one or more 2D objects and a spiral
+ axis. The resulting spiral is a 3D surface object. This tool is
+ useful for creating conical springs.
+
  1. Select the 2D profile object. You can use Shift to select
    multiple profiles.+
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  2. Select Finish Selecting from the Local Menu or
    Inspector Bar.+
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  3. Define the spiral axis by selecting two points.+
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  4. Set the spiral parameters.+
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+ Spiral Tool properties
+
  • Number of copies: Number of sections in a completed Spiral.+
  • Degrees: The degree of rotation. Less the 360 will create a partial
    spiral. This is tied to the Coils property.+
  • Coils: Specify the number of coils desired; decimals are allowed.
    This is tied to the Degrees property.+
  • Offset: The distance between the start and end of the spiral.+
  • Scale: The spiral will decrease or increase in size as it progresses.+
  • Tilt profile: The ends of the spiral will tilt instead of laying flat
    with the profile object.+
  • Set Defaults: Restores the settings to the original default settings.+
+ Does not work when in a render mode or if perspective is turned on. A downside
+ to this tool, there are no properties to modify after the spiral has been created;
+ other than node editing.
+
NOTE: You can also create a spiral by modifying the properties
of a Revolve object. See Revolution Shape Properties?.

+ Differences in Copies.
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+ Using the Scale parameter.
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+ Tilt off and on.
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