Creating Shapes
The simplest shape to create is a sphere, as it has only one parameter - the radius.
Creating shapes makes use of the workplane. The workplane is a flat surface within the 3D space that lies within the XY plane (Z being up/down).
To create a new shape, you can
- Right-click on the workplane where you want the shape placed.
OR
- SHIFT + Left-click on the workplane where you want the shape placed.
This will bring up a tool palette with a selection of shapes to create. Click on the sphere icon:
The origin of the shape will be placed where the workplane cursor (the small yellow cube) was when you right-clicked. The default radius will be 10:
You will notice two small blue cubes. These are cursors that can be dragged with the mouse.
The cube in the middle of the sphere is the origin. When you drag it, you will move the sphere on the workplane. When you click it, you will also notice a small red arrow. You can drag this arrow to move the sphere up and down on the Z axis:
You can change te radius by dragging the radius cursor. The radius will be shown while you drag the cursor:
When you click the "Ok" button, the shape will be created and turn green:
Well done! You've created your first shape.
Next, lets edit our sphere.