Spin IntelliShape

Use the spinning method to create a 3D shape or surface by rotating a 2D profile around its vertical axis. For example, when you create a 2D cross-section of a right triangle, it is rotated to create a 3D cone.

Because the cross-section spins around its vertical axis, the resulting 3D shape or surface always has a circular nature and must follow a straight path around the axis.

To use the Spin Shape tool to create a custom IntelliShape:
1. Select the Spin Wizard tool from the Feature Fluent Ribbon Bar, on the IntelliShape Creation toolbar, or from the Quick Access Property Browser.

2. If geometry is present in the scene, select the Plane type and place the plane in the scene. Once the plane is placed, the Spin Shape Wizard will be displayed. If the scene is empty, the grid will automatically be displayed in the XY plane orientation.

3. Set the desired parameters on the four steps of options.

4. Select Finish to close the Wizard. A 2D drawing grid (and the Edit Cross-section dialog box in the Toolbar UI) is displayed. In the Fluent Ribbon Bar UI, the Ribbon UI will default to the Sketch Fluent Ribbon Bar to provide the necessary 2D Technical Drawing tools.

5. Use the 2D Technical Drawing tools to create the desired cross-section geometry that will define the resulting spin shape.

6. When the cross-section geometry is complete, select Finish Shape on the Sketch Fluent Ribbon Bar or on the Edit Cross-section dialog box in the Toolbar UI.

You can also right-click the cross-section and select Finish Drawing from the resulting pop-up menu. In either case, the cross-section is extended into 3D.

If the 2D cross-section cannot be extended into 3D, see Repairing Failed Cross-sections of Custom IntelliShapes.

Creating an Spin Surface
You can create spin surfaces to be used for illustrating geometry information, as well as cutting and splitting operations

1. Select the Spin Wizard tool from the Feature Fluent Ribbon Bar, on the IntelliShape Creation toolbar, or from the Quick Access Property Browser.

2. If geometry is present in the scene, select the Plane type and place the plane in the scene. Once the plane is placed, the Spin Shape Wizard will be displayed. If the scene is empty, the grid will automatically be displayed in the XY plane orientation.

3. Click the radio button for Surface under Create Solid/Surface?

4. Set the desired parameters on the remaining three steps of options and click Finish. A 2D drawing grid (and the Edit Cross-section dialog box in the Toolbar UI) is displayed. In the Fluent Ribbon Bar UI, the Ribbon UI will default to the Sketch Fluent Ribbon Bar to provide the necessary 2D Technical Drawing tools.

5. Use the 2D Technical Drawing tools to create the desired cross-section geometry that will define the profile of the resulting extrude shape. NOTE: The profile can be either open or closed.

6. When the cross-section geometry is complete, select Finish Shape on the Sketch Fluent Ribbon Bar or on the Edit Cross-section dialog box in the Toolbar UI.

You can also right-click the cross-section and select Finish Drawing from the resulting pop-up menu. In either case, the cross-section is extended into 3D.

If the 2D cross-section cannot be extended into 3D, see Repairing Failed Cross-sections of Custom IntelliShapes.

The created surface will have the standard IntelliShape handles for editing its profile, if desired.

Editing Spin Shapes or Surfaces
If you’re not satisfied with the 3D spin shape or surface created, you can edit its cross-section or other properties, even though it has already been extended into 3D. Select the finished Spin shape or surface at the IntelliShape editing level. As with the Extrude shape, notice that shape handles are displayed by default when the cursor is moved over the edge of the associated face, rather than the sizebox handles displayed on standard IntelliShapes. Spin shape handles include:

* Square spin shape handle. Use this handle to edit the spin angle of the Spin shape or surface.

* Square profile shape handles. Use these handles to reposition faces of the Spin shape or surface.

Use the shape handles for editing either by dragging the handle or by right-clicking the handle to access and edit its standard IntelliShape handle editing options.

To display sizebox handles, as well, right-click the shape or surface at the IntelliShape editing level, select IntelliShape Properties, and select the Sizebox properties tab. From the Display options, select each handle and the Box options and then choose OK. Use the newly displayed Handle Toggle to switch to sizebox handles.

You can also edit a Spin shape or surface using the its shape pop-up menu options, accessed by right-clicking the shape or surface at the IntelliShape editing level. In addition to the standard IntelliShape pop-up menu options, the following Spin IntelliShape options are offered:

* Edit Cross-section. Select to revise the 2D cross-section of the Spin shape or surface.

* Edit Feature Options. Select this option to access the settings for the feature (like add/remove) in the command browser format.

* Flip Spin Direction. Select to reverse the direction of the rotation used to create the Spin shape or surface.

You can also redefine the Spin Access at the IntelliShape level. Right-click on the Spin IntelliShape and select “Select Entity for Spin Axis”. Users can select edges from other parts or feature within the same part. If the selection is a feature of the same part, the spin axis will associate to the selected edge. User can unlock this association if desired by right-clicking on the lock indicator and selecting unlock.

Note: Standalone Parts generated from Wizards will create Innovative Parts. Wizards can be used as features in either part type mode.