Introduction to CAD 3D using AutoCAD

Chapter 7

Wireframe
A wireframe model is an edge or skeletal representation of a real-world 3D object using lines and curves. You can use a wireframe model to
Generate standard orthographic and auxiliary views automatically Generate exploded and perspective views easily Analyze spatial relationships, including the shortest distance between corners and edges, and checking for interferences Reduce the number of prototypes required Wireframe models consist only of points, lines, and curves that describe the edges of the object. Because each object that makes up a wireframe model must be independently drawn and positioned, this type of modeling can be the most timeconsuming. You can use the XEDGES command to create wireframe geometry from regions and 3D solids and surfaces. XEDGES extracts all the edges on the selected objects or subobjects.

Commands in Auto CAD 3D

BOX Creates a 3D solid box CONE Creates a 3D solid cone CONVTOSOLID Converts polylines and circles with thickness to 3D solids CONVTOSURFACE Converts objects to surfaces CYLINDER Creates a 3D solid cylinder EXTRUDE Creates a 3D solid or surface by extruding a 2D object INTERSECT Creates a 3D solid or 2D region from selected overlapping solids or regions INSERT Inserts a block or drawing into the current drawing LOFT Creates a 3D solid or surface in the space between several cross sections PYRAMID Creates a 3D solid pyramid REVOLVE Creates a 3D solid or surface by sweeping a 2D object around an axis SLICE Slices a solid with a plane or surface SUBTRACT Combines selected 3D solids or 2D regions by subtraction SWEEP Creates a 3D solid or surface by sweeping a 2D object along a path TORUS Creates a donut-shaped 3D solid UNION Combines selected 3D solids or 2D regions by addition VISUALSTYLES Creates and modifies visual styles and applies a visual style to a viewport WEDGE Creates a 3D solid wedge