Revolve

In this Task 

A construction line will be offset from the edge of the profile.  This will be used as the axis of revolution about which the profile will be revolved.

Associated Tasks 

Using the Parallel Construction tool to offset the sketch profile.

Before you Start 

View is set to Isometric South East.

Workplane is set to Plane by World.

Revolve

Ribbon : Draw | Draw 3D | Revolve

Default Menu : Draw | 3D Object | 3D Profile Based | Revolve

Palette : 3D Model | Revolve

A 2D polyline can be used to create a suitable profile which can be revolved about an axis to produce a solid.If the start and end point of the polylines are collinear, then the resulting solid will be a closed, filled area.After the revolve function has been completed, the profile can be modified using the Edit Tool.  A new solid shape will be produced after the profile has been modified

Use the Parallel Construction Line Draw | Construction | Parallel to create a construction line with an offset of 30 from the longest edge, shown below.

Select the Revolve tool from the menu options above, then select the profile.

To define the first point on the revolution axis, select a Nearest snap mode on the construction line, similar in position to that shown below.  Position the cursor in the approximate position to that shown below and input N.

Now hold down the SHIFT key and drag the cursor along the construction line, similar to the position shown below.

Left click to define this position.  The result is shown below.

 

Take Note 

Do not erase the profile or the construction line at this stage. The construction line will be used in the following task.