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  1. #1
    sbartelt Guest

    create revolved solids

    how can i revolve a shape to look round and not like a hex?
    i would also like to show the hex flats on the part.

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    Robert Davis Guest
    Can you post an example of a revolved shape that looks like a hex?

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    "sbartelt" <nospam@address.withheld> wrote in message
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    how can i revolve a shape to look round and not like a hex?
    i would also like to show the hex flats on the part.

  3. #3
    OLD-CADaver Guest
    If you're using the REVOLVE command on a PLINE or REGION, set your VIEWRES to something higher.

    If you're using 3Dmeshes or surfaces, don't, see above.

  4. #4
    sbartelt Guest
    robert,
    i tried to attach a dwg file but it's not working, any suggestions?
    steve

  5. #5
    sbartelt Guest
    i'm trying to self teach 3d, would it be easier with mdt6? where do i set VIEWRES?

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    OLD-CADaver Guest
    Either type VIEWRES at the command prompt or under OPTIONS->DISPLAY->DISPLAY RESOLUTION look for "Arc and Circle Smoothness" Set it to 2000 or 5000.

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    Walt Engle Guest
    Zip your file and post. It's a lot easier to diagnose with ability to
    see it.

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    Anne Brown Guest
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    sbartelt wrote:
    robert,
    i tried to attach a dwg file but it's not working, any suggestions?
    steve

  9. #9
    NOTHRERNOW27 Guest
    we'll need a little more info then that, my friend

  10. #10
    bschiller_19 Guest
    Are you using flat shading or gouraud shading. Flat shading will leave flats on a round solid. Gouraud is a more precise shading.

    Hope this helps

  11. #11
    ian.powell Guest
    Try setting surftab1 to a higher number (say 25) and then try revolving again.

  12. #12
    OLD-CADaver Guest
    SURFTAB? has no effect on 3DSOLIDs

  13. #13
    RMKHAN Guest
    INCREASE SURFTAB1 AND SURFTAB2 ( TYPE SURFTAB1 AT COMMAND LINE AND PRESS ENTER & THEN SYRFTAB2 AND PRESS ENTER). AND THEN REVOLVE

  14. #14
    RMKHAN Guest
    I THINK THIS IS IN SURFACE REVOLVE

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