Overview | Statement List | Example
obj = CYLNDR/CENTER,point,line
Creates a cylinder by specifying a center point and a line that lies on the sheet. The line is "revolved" about the point to generate the sheet. The sheet is as long as the line. The axis of the cylinder passes through the specified point and is parallel to the specified line.
Parameter |
Description |
CENTER |
Minor word that indicates that value in the next field is the center point of the cylinder. |
point |
A previously defined point which is the center of the cylinder. The cylinder axis passes through this point and is parallel to the sheet generating line specified in the next field. |
line |
An existing line which is swept around the imaginary axis, which is parallel to the line, forming the generatrix of the cylinder. |