Spin Geometry

Spin surfaces, nodes, or lines around a defined axis.

1. From the Geometry ribbon, Drag/Spin tool group, click the Spin tool.

   
   
   Figure 1.

2. Optional: On the guide bar, click to define additional options.
3. Choose between Surfaces, Nodes, and Lines using the guide bar selector.
4. Select surfaces/nodes/lines in the modeling window.
5. Click Spin Axis on the guide bar.
6. Left-click to place the axis.
7. Spin your selection by dragging the slider or entering an angle in the microdialog.
   Tip: Click in the microdialog to define the direction of the spin axis using the Vector tool. Once a direction has been defined, press Esc.
8. On the guide bar, click one of the following:
   • - Save changes and stay in the tool
   • - Save changes and close the tool
   • - Exit the tool without saving changes