{"id":10039,"date":"2020-02-18T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/?p=10039"},"modified":"2020-04-07T14:57:19","modified_gmt":"2020-04-07T21:57:19","slug":"autocad-3d-modeling-tips-and-tricks-part-three","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/autocad-3d-modeling-tips-and-tricks-part-three\/","title":{"rendered":"AutoCAD 3D Modeling Tips and Tricks: Part Three"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"second installment (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/autocad-3d-modeling-tips-tricks-part-two\/\" target=\"_blank\">second installment<\/a> of the AutoCAD 3D modeling tips and tricks series, we began discussing solid modeling. For this final article, let\u2019s go a bit deeper with more on <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.autodesk.com\/support\/autocad\/learn-explore\/caas\/CloudHelp\/cloudhelp\/2018\/ENU\/AutoCAD-Core\/files\/GUID-8218FF9A-6F05-47E7-A39C-47D342B942EB-htm.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"surface modeling (opens in a new tab)\">surface modeling<\/a>, editing solid models, arrays, and plotting solid models!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"surface-modeling-techniques\">Surface Modeling Techniques<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost all the solid modeling commands can also be used to create surfaces. The following commands allow you to create surfaces very quickly from standard 2D objects: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>RULESURF<\/strong> and<strong> TABSURF <\/strong>\u2013 Add a surface between objects&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>REVSURF <\/strong>\u2013 Creating circular surfaces&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>EDGESURF<\/strong> \u2013 Using edges to define a surface plane&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To control the number of tabulations to be generated by the above commands, set the SURFTAB1 and SURFTAB2 variables appropriately. And to make it easier to edit surfaces created by the above commands, convert the mesh to a surface and then convert the surface to a Mesh surface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>To make mesh surface edits to multiple faces at once, you can select multiple surfaces first with certain commands by holding the CTRL key down, selecting the faces, and then running the command.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-1_u8ymky.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-lbwps-width=\"399\" data-lbwps-height=\"300\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-1_u8ymky-300x226.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-1_u8ymky.png\" alt=\"surface modeling edit AutoCAD\" class=\"wp-image-10040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-1_u8ymky.png 399w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-1_u8ymky-300x226.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"using-arrays-in-a-3d-world\">Using Arrays in a 3D World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/associative-arrays-exploring-features-benefits-autocad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Arrays (opens in a new tab)\">Arrays<\/a> work with 2D or 3D objects. You can use the Levels option to add objects at an elevation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-6_rc2472.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-lbwps-width=\"864\" data-lbwps-height=\"450\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-6_rc2472-300x156.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-6_rc2472.png\" alt=\"array 3D AutoCAD\" class=\"wp-image-10045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-6_rc2472.png 864w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-6_rc2472-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-6_rc2472-768x400.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"solid-modeling-editing-tips\">Solid Modeling Editing Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>To make sure that a history is recorded for all solids in the drawing and edits can be made, make sure that the SOLIDHIST variable is turned on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-2_apkrqm.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-lbwps-width=\"590\" data-lbwps-height=\"225\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-2_apkrqm-300x114.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-2_apkrqm.png\" alt=\"solid modeling edit AutoCAD\" class=\"wp-image-10041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-2_apkrqm.png 590w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-2_apkrqm-300x114.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Use the Properties palette to edit many of the properties of solid models or surfaces<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-3_tcuxs4.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-lbwps-width=\"492\" data-lbwps-height=\"616\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-3_tcuxs4-240x300.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-3_tcuxs4-240x300.png\" alt=\"properties palette solid model AutoCAD\" class=\"wp-image-10042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-3_tcuxs4-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-3_tcuxs4.png 492w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Select objects first and use the grips to make edits to different parts of a solid model or surface. To modify multiple locations when grip editing, hold the SHIFT key and pick additional grips. The grips will become &#8220;hot&#8221; grips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Use the <strong>Home tab &gt; Solid Editing<\/strong> panel to edit all different aspects of solid models. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-4-1_sw7yfk.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-lbwps-width=\"401\" data-lbwps-height=\"159\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-4-1_sw7yfk-300x119.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"401\" height=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-4-1_sw7yfk.png\" alt=\"solid editing AutoCAD\" class=\"wp-image-10043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-4-1_sw7yfk.png 401w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-4-1_sw7yfk-300x119.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In the <strong>Home tab &gt; Solid Editing panel &gt; Edit Faces drop-down<\/strong>, there are many tools available to make edits to surfaces when grip editing or the Properties palette are not sufficient. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"376\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-5_kgoyqd.png\" alt=\"grip editing solid models AutoCAD\" class=\"wp-image-10044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-5_kgoyqd.png 376w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-5_kgoyqd-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-5_kgoyqd-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plotting-solid-models-tips\">Plotting Solid Models Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>There are many ways to plot 3D models. The best way is to use the model documentation process introduced in AutoCAD 2012. Here are some tips and  processes that will aid you in plotting models. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-7_yuolho.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-lbwps-width=\"645\" data-lbwps-height=\"450\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-7_yuolho-300x209.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"645\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-7_yuolho.png\" alt=\"plot 3D models AutoCAD\" class=\"wp-image-10047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-7_yuolho.png 645w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-7_yuolho-300x209.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The model documentation process is started with a base view.&nbsp; The tool is located in the <strong>Home tab &gt; View <\/strong>panel (or type VIEWBASE in the command line).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-8_trqsuv.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-lbwps-width=\"506\" data-lbwps-height=\"180\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-8_trqsuv-300x107.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"506\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-8_trqsuv.png\" alt=\"view base AutoCAD solid plotting\" class=\"wp-image-10049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-8_trqsuv.png 506w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-8_trqsuv-300x107.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Double-click a <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.autodesk.com\/support\/autocad\/learn-explore\/caas\/CloudHelp\/cloudhelp\/2016\/ENU\/AutoCAD-Core\/files\/GUID-04AD2139-51E6-4502-8CB5-B6A38785974B-htm.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"drawing view (opens in a new tab)\">drawing view<\/a> to edit it. To easily edit drawing view, select it first and look to the contextual ribbon. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"665\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-9_zhiqfp.png\" alt=\"edit solid model plotting AutoCAD\" class=\"wp-image-10050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-9_zhiqfp.png 665w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-9_zhiqfp-300x68.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>To access additional functionality with a section or detail view, simply hover over any of the grips to access the multi-functional grip menu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"884\" height=\"108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-10_a2bb4p.png?cld_params=q_auto,w_auto:100:884\" alt=\"multi-functional grip menu AutoCAD\" class=\"wp-image-10051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-10_a2bb4p.png 884w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-10_a2bb4p-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/04\/3D-Tips-Part-Three-10_a2bb4p-768x94.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And there you have it for tips and tricks regarding 3D solid modeling. Be sure to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/autocad-3d-modeling-tips-and-tricks-part-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Part One (opens in a new tab)\">Part One<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/autocad-3d-modeling-tips-tricks-part-two\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Part Two (opens in a new tab)\">Part Two<\/a> of the series as well. Happy 3D modeling! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the second installment of the AutoCAD 3D modeling tips and tricks series, we began discussing solid modeling. For this final article, let\u2019s go a bit deeper with more on surface modeling, editing solid models, arrays, and plotting solid models! 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