Below
is a list of commonly used AutoCAD commands that are used when working with 3D
solids.
- POLYLINE
(PL) – The POLYLINE command will allow you to create a 2D polyline.
When working with the Solid Model Tools, it is crucial to close a polyline when
trying to make a shape. Not closing a polyline will result in a mesh object
being created. Mesh objects are not recognized by the Solid Model Tools.
- EXTRUDE
(EXT) – The EXTRUDE command will extrude a 2D object into a 3D object.
When using the EXTRUDE command, the original 2D object will be removed from the
drawing.
- PRESSPULL
(PRESS) – The PRESSPULL command will extrude a 2D object into a 3D
object, or extend a 3D surface. When using the PRESSPULL command with a 2D
object, the 2D object will remain in the drawing.
- BOX
– The BOX command will allow you to create a 3D box by selecting 3 points in
the X, Y, and Z axes.
- 3DMOVE
(3M) – The 3DMOVE command will allow you to move an object in either
the X, Y, or Z-axis.
- 3DROTATE
(3R) – The 3DROTATE command will allow you to rotate an object about
the X, Y, or Z axes.
- 3DPOLYLINE
(3DPOLY) – The 3DPOLYLINE command will allow you to create a polyline with
points that can exist in the X, Y, and Z axes.
- UNION
(UNI) – The UNION command will allow you to join separate 3D objects
into one.
- SUBTRACT
(SU) – The SUBTRACT command will allow you to subtract 3D objects from
another 3D object.
- SLICE
(SL) – The SLICE command will allow you to create a joint through a 3D
solid.