{"id":1142,"date":"2021-04-30T11:31:25","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T15:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autocad3d\/chapter\/editing-solid-models-part-1\/"},"modified":"2021-11-04T11:40:03","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T15:40:03","slug":"editing-solid-models-part-1","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/autocad3d\/chapter\/editing-solid-models-part-1\/","title":{"raw":"Module 27 Editing Solid Models – Part 1","rendered":"Module 27 Editing Solid Models – Part 1"},"content":{"raw":"
\n

Learning Outcomes<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n

\n\nWhen you have completed this module, you will be able to:\n
    \n \t
  1. Describe how solid models are edited including the terms, body, face and edge.<\/li>\n \t
  2. Apply the SOLIDEDIT command to edit faces of solid models.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Editing Solid Models<\/h1>\nThe SOLIDEDIT command is used to edit solid models. This powerful command has many options and is used to do most of the editing of existing solid models. When editing solids, you must be able to identify and select the body, faces and edges of the solid model.\n

    Body<\/h2>\nA body <\/em><\/span>is the solid model itself. See Figure 27-1.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"248\"]\"\" Figure 27-1
    Body[\/caption]\n

    Face<\/h2>\nA face<\/span> <\/em>is the planer or curved 3D surfaces of the solid model. See Figure 27-2.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"270\"]\"\" Figure 27-2
    Faces[\/caption]\n

    Edge<\/h2>\nAn edge<\/span> <\/em>is the shared object between two faces or surfaces of the solid. See Figure 27-3. Editing edges will be covered in Module 23.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"318\"]\"\" Figure 27-3
    Edges[\/caption]\n\n
    \n

    \u00a0AutoCAD Command: SOLIDEDIT<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n

    \n\nThe SOLIDEDIT command is used to edit solid objects.\n\nShortcut: none\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1113\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"495\"]\"\" Solid Editing Toolbar[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1113\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"383\"]\"\" Modify Pull-down[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1113\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"286\"]\"\" Home Ribbon[\/caption]\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
    \n\nAUTHOR'S COMMENTS: <\/strong>One of the trickiest parts of using the SOLIDEDIT command is selecting the solid faces or edges that you want to edit. This command works differently than other commands when selecting objects. In all other commands, when the selected object is picked, at a ' select object ' prompt, only one object would be selected. In the SOLIDEDIT command, when an object is selected by picking it, more than one object is usually selected with one pick. The selected faces will highlight and then you have to remove the faces you do not want to edit. i.e.\n\nCommand: SOLIDEDIT<\/strong>\n\nSolids editing automatic checking: SOLIDCHECK=1\n\nEnter a solids editing option [Face\/Edge\/Body\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: _F <\/strong>\n\nEnter a face editing option\n\n[Extrude\/Move\/Rotate\/Offset\/Taper\/Delete\/Copy\/coLor\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: E<\/strong>\n\nSelect faces or [Undo\/Remove]: P1 <\/strong>2 faces found.\n\n(In this example, 2 faces are selected with one pick.)<\/em><\/span>\n\nSelect faces or [Undo\/Remove\/ALL]: R<\/strong>\n\nRemove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]: P2 <\/strong>2 faces found, 1 removed.\n\n(One face is removed from the selection.)<\/em><\/span>\n\nRemove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]:\n\n\"\"\n\n\"\"\n\n<\/div>\n

    WORK ALONG: Using the SOLIDEDIT Command<\/h1>\n

    Step 1<\/h2>\nUsing the NEW command, start a new drawing using template: 3D Layout English<\/span>.\n

    Step 2<\/h2>\nSave the drawing and name it: AutoCAD 3D Workalong 27-1<\/span>.\n

    Step 3<\/h2>\nDraw the plines on layer: Pline and the solid model on layer: Solid 6<\/span>.\n

    Step 4<\/h2>\nDraw a solid model of the object shown in the figures. (Figure Step 4A and 4B)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"500\"]\"\" Figure Step 4A
    Dimensioned Multiview Drawing[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"206\"]\"\" Figure Step 4B
    Solid Model
    SE Isometric View[\/caption]\n

    Step 5<\/h2>\nIf you are using toolbars, enable the display of the Solids Editing toolbar. If you are using ribbons, use the Home tab. (Figure Step 5)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"495\"]\"\" Solid Editing Toolbar[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"250\"]\"\" Home Ribbon Figure Step 5[\/caption]\n\n
    AUTHOR'S COMMENTS:<\/strong> When editing solids, it is easier to use the Solids Editing toolbar instead of entering the commands on the keyboard.<\/div>\n

    Step 6<\/h2>\nSet the view to SE Isometric, the current visual style to 3D Wireframe and the UCS in World. (Figure Step 6)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"195\"]\"\" Figure Step 6[\/caption]\n\n
    AUTHOR'S COMMENTS:<\/strong> The Extrude Faces option of the SOLIDEDIT command allows you to extrude any face of a solid the same way you would extrude a 2D object with the EXTRUDE command. The solid face can be extruded to modify the existing solid either making it larger or smaller.<\/div>\n

    Step 7<\/h2>\nClick the Extrude Faces icon and, as shown below, to extrude the face on the right. (Figure Step 7A, 7B, and 7C)\n\nCommand: SOLIDEDIT<\/strong>\n\nSolids editing automatic checking: SOLIDCHECK=1\n\nEnter a solids editing option [Face\/Edge\/Body\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: F<\/strong>\n\nEnter a face editing option\n\n[Extrude\/Move\/Rotate\/Offset\/Taper\/Delete\/Copy\/coLor\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: E<\/strong>\n\nSelect faces or [Undo\/Remove]: P1 <\/strong>2 faces found.\n\n(Select the face. Notice it finds 2 faces.)<\/em><\/span>\n\nSelect faces or [Undo\/Remove\/ALL]: R<\/strong>\n\n(Remove one of the faces.)<\/em><\/span>\n\nRemove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]: P2 <\/strong>2 faces found, 1 removed.\n\nRemove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]:\n\nSpecify height of extrusion or [Path]: 2<\/strong>\n\n(Extrude the face 2 units in the positive direction.)<\/em><\/span>\n\nSpecify angle of taper for extrusion <0>:\n\nSolid validation started.\n\nSolid validation completed.\n\nCommand:\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"199\"]\"\" Figure Step 7A[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"229\"]\"\" Figure Step 7B[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"204\"]\"\" Figure Step 7C[\/caption]\n

    Step 8<\/h2>\nClick the Extrude Faces icon and complete the command, as shown below, to extrude the face to the bottom. (Figure Step 8A and 8B)\n\nCommand: SOLIDEDIT<\/strong>\n\nSolids editing automatic checking: SOLIDCHECK=1\n\nEnter a solids editing option [Face\/Edge\/Body\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: F<\/strong>\n\nEnter a face editing option\n\n[Extrude\/Move\/Rotate\/Offset\/Taper\/Delete\/Copy\/coLor\/mAterial\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: E<\/strong>\n\nSelect faces or [Undo\/Remove]: P3 <\/strong>1 face found.\n\nSelect faces or [Undo\/Remove\/ALL]:\n\nSpecify height of extrusion or [Path]: -1<\/strong>\n\nSpecify angle of taper for extrusion <0>:\n\nSolid validation started.\n\nSolid validation completed.\n\nEnter a face editing option\n\n[Extrude\/Move\/Rotate\/Offset\/Taper\/Delete\/Copy\/coLor\/mAterial\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>:\n\nCommand:\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"211\"]\"\" Figure Step 8A[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"219\"]\"\" Figure Step 8B[\/caption]\n\n
    AUTHOR'S COMMENTS: <\/strong>The Move Faces option of the SOLIDEDIT command allows you to move a face and have the solid take the shape of the new location of the face. The faces can be moved to make the solid larger or smaller.<\/div>\n

    Step 9<\/h2>\nClick the Move Faces icon and complete the command shown below to move the face on the top of the model higher. (Figure Step 9A, 9B, 9C, and 9D)\n\nCommand: SOLIDEDIT<\/strong>\n\nSolids editing automatic checking: SOLIDCHECK=1\n\nEnter a solids editing option [Face\/Edge\/Body\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: F<\/strong>\n\nEnter a face editing option\n\n[Extrude\/Move\/Rotate\/Offset\/Taper\/Delete\/Copy\/coLor\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: M<\/strong>\n\nSelect faces or [Undo\/Remove]: P5 <\/strong>2 faces found.\n\nSelect faces or [Undo\/Remove\/ALL]: R<\/strong>\n\nRemove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]: 2 faces found, 1 removed.\n\nRemove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]:\n\nSpecify a base point or displacement: 0,0,0<\/strong>\n\nSpecify a second point of displacement: @0,0,1<\/strong>\n\n(Move the in the positive Z or up 1 unit.)<\/em><\/span>\n\nSolid validation started. Solid validation completed.\n\nEnter a face editing option\n\nCommand:\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"197\"]\"\" Figure Step 9A[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"221\"]\"\" Figure Step 9B[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"234\"]\"\" Figure Step 9C[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"217\"]\"\" Figure Step 9D[\/caption]\n\n
    AUTHOR'S COMMENTS: <\/strong>The Offset Faces option of the SOLIDEDIT command allows you to offset a face and have the solid take the shape of the new offset face. The offset can make the solid larger or smaller.<\/div>\n

    Step 10<\/h2>\nClick the Offset Faces icon and complete the command, as shown below, to offset the face and the hole onthe right side 2 inches longer.(Figure Step 10A, 10B, 10C, and 10D)\n\nCommand: SOLIDEDIT<\/strong>\n\nSolids editing automatic checking: SOLIDCHECK=1\n\nEnter a solids editing option [Face\/Edge\/Body\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: F<\/strong>\n\nEnter a face editing option\n\n[Extrude\/Move\/Rotate\/Offset\/Taper\/Delete\/Copy\/coLor\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: O<\/strong>\n\nSelect faces or [Undo\/Remove]: P6 <\/strong>2 faces found.\n\nSelect faces or [Undo\/Remove\/ALL]: R<\/strong>\n\nRemove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]: P7 <\/strong>2 faces found, 1 removed.\n\nRemove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]: A<\/strong>\n\n(This time a face must be added in.)<\/em><\/span>\n\nSelect faces or [Undo\/Remove\/ALL]: P8 <\/strong>2 faces found. Select faces or [Undo\/Remove\/ALL]: R<\/strong>\n\nRemove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]: P9 <\/strong>1 face found, 1 removed.\n\nRemove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]:\n\nSpecify the offset distance: 2<\/strong>\n\n(Offset distance is 2 units.)<\/em><\/span>\n\nSolid validation started.\n\nSolid validation completed.\n\nEnter a face editing option\n\nCommand:\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"205\"]\"\" Figure Step 10A[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"222\"]\"\" Figure Step 10B[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"232\"]\"\" Figure Step 10C[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"286\"]\"\" Figure Step 10D[\/caption]\n\n
    AUTHOR'S COMMENTS:<\/strong> The Delete Faces option of the SOLIDEDIT command allows you to delete a solid primitive that is part of an existing solid.<\/div>\n

    Step 11<\/h2>\nClick the Delete Faces icon and complete the command shown below to delete a the hole in the model. (Figure Step 11A, 11B, and 11C)\n\nCommand: SOLIDEDIT<\/strong>\n\nSolids editing automatic checking: SOLIDCHECK=1\n\nEnter a solids editing option [Face\/Edge\/Body\/Undo\/eXit]\n\n<eXit>: F<\/strong>\n\nEnter a face editing option\n\n[Extrude\/Move\/Rotate\/Offset\/Taper\/Delete\/Copy\/coLor\/Undo\/ eXit] <eXit>: D<\/strong>\n\nSelect faces or [Undo\/Remove]: P10 <\/strong>2 faces found.\n\nSelect faces or [Undo\/Remove\/ALL]: R<\/strong>\n\nRemove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]: P11 <\/strong>2 faces found, 1 removed.\n\n(Remove the left face and keep the hole face.)<\/em><\/span>\n\nRemove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]:\n\nSolid validation started.\n\nSolid validation completed.\n\nEnter a face editing option\n\nCommand:\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"222\"]\"\" Figure Step 11A[\/caption]\n\n \n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"209\"]\"\" Figure Step 11B[\/caption]\n\n \n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"217\"]\"\" Figure Step 11C[\/caption]\n

    Step 12<\/h2>\nSave and close the drawing.\n

    Key Principles<\/h1>\n
    \n

    Key Principles in Module 27<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n

    \n
      \n \t
    1. When editing solids, you must be able to identify and select the body, faces and edges of the solid model.<\/li>\n \t
    2. When editing solids, always use the Solids Editing toolbar instead of trying to enter the commands using another method.<\/li>\n \t
    3. One of the trickiest parts of using the SOLIDEDIT command is selecting the solid faces or edges that you want to edit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      Lab Exercise 27-1<\/h1>\nTime allowed: 30 minutes.\n\n\n\n\n
      Drawing Name<\/th>\nTemplate<\/th>\nUnits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
      AutoCAD 3D Lab 27-1<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\nInches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Step 1<\/h2>\nOpen the drawing: AutoCAD 3D Lab 18-5<\/span> and save it with the name: AutoCAD 3D Lab 27-1<\/span>.\n

      Step 2<\/h2>\nUsing the SOLIDEDIT command only, edit the solid to appear as shown in the figures. (Figure Step 2A, 2B, and 2C)\n
      AUTHOR'S COMMENTS:<\/strong> The rear of the solid remains in the same location. All the editing is done towards the front.<\/div>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"217\"]\"\" Figure Step 2A
      Solid Before[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"226\"]\"\" Figure Step 2B
      Completed Solid Model[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]\"\" Figure Step 2C
      Dimensioned Model[\/caption]\n

      Lab Exercise 27-2<\/h1>\nTime allowed: 30 minutes.\n\n\n\n\n
      Drawing Name<\/th>\nTemplate<\/th>\nUnits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
      AutoCAD 3D Lab 27-2<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\nInches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Step 1<\/h2>\nOpen the drawing: AutoCAD 3D Lab 17-1<\/span> and save it with the name: AutoCAD 3D Lab 27-2<\/span>\n

      Step 2<\/h2>\nUsing the SOLIDEDIT command only, edit the solid to appear as in the figures. (Figure Step 2A, 2B, and 2C)\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"206\"]\"\" Figure Step 2A
      Solid Before[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"215\"]\"\" Figure Step 2B
      Completed Solid Model[\/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1141\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]\"\" Figure Step 2C
      Dimensioned Model[\/caption]","rendered":"
      \n
      \n

      Learning Outcomes<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

      \n

      When you have completed this module, you will be able to:<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Describe how solid models are edited including the terms, body, face and edge.<\/li>\n
      2. Apply the SOLIDEDIT command to edit faces of solid models.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

        Editing Solid Models<\/h1>\n

        The SOLIDEDIT command is used to edit solid models. This powerful command has many options and is used to do most of the editing of existing solid models. When editing solids, you must be able to identify and select the body, faces and edges of the solid model.<\/p>\n

        Body<\/h2>\n

        A body <\/em><\/span>is the solid model itself. See Figure 27-1.<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure 27-1
        Body<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Face<\/h2>\n

        A face<\/span> <\/em>is the planer or curved 3D surfaces of the solid model. See Figure 27-2.<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure 27-2
        Faces<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Edge<\/h2>\n

        An edge<\/span> <\/em>is the shared object between two faces or surfaces of the solid. See Figure 27-3. Editing edges will be covered in Module 23.<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure 27-3
        Edges<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \n
        \n

        \u00a0AutoCAD Command: SOLIDEDIT<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

        \n

        The SOLIDEDIT command is used to edit solid objects.<\/p>\n

        Shortcut: none<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Solid Editing Toolbar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \"\"
        Modify Pull-down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \"\"
        Home Ribbon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
        \n

        AUTHOR’S COMMENTS: <\/strong>One of the trickiest parts of using the SOLIDEDIT command is selecting the solid faces or edges that you want to edit. This command works differently than other commands when selecting objects. In all other commands, when the selected object is picked, at a ‘ select object ‘ prompt, only one object would be selected. In the SOLIDEDIT command, when an object is selected by picking it, more than one object is usually selected with one pick. The selected faces will highlight and then you have to remove the faces you do not want to edit. i.e.<\/p>\n

        Command: SOLIDEDIT<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Solids editing automatic checking: SOLIDCHECK=1<\/p>\n

        Enter a solids editing option [Face\/Edge\/Body\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: _F <\/strong><\/p>\n

        Enter a face editing option<\/p>\n

        [Extrude\/Move\/Rotate\/Offset\/Taper\/Delete\/Copy\/coLor\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: E<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Select faces or [Undo\/Remove]: P1 <\/strong>2 faces found.<\/p>\n

        (In this example, 2 faces are selected with one pick.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

        Select faces or [Undo\/Remove\/ALL]: R<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Remove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]: P2 <\/strong>2 faces found, 1 removed.<\/p>\n

        (One face is removed from the selection.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

        Remove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]:<\/p>\n

        \"\"<\/p>\n

        \"\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

        WORK ALONG: Using the SOLIDEDIT Command<\/h1>\n

        Step 1<\/h2>\n

        Using the NEW command, start a new drawing using template: 3D Layout English<\/span>.<\/p>\n

        Step 2<\/h2>\n

        Save the drawing and name it: AutoCAD 3D Workalong 27-1<\/span>.<\/p>\n

        Step 3<\/h2>\n

        Draw the plines on layer: Pline and the solid model on layer: Solid 6<\/span>.<\/p>\n

        Step 4<\/h2>\n

        Draw a solid model of the object shown in the figures. (Figure Step 4A and 4B)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 4A
        Dimensioned Multiview Drawing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \"\"
        Figure Step 4B
        Solid Model
        SE Isometric View<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 5<\/h2>\n

        If you are using toolbars, enable the display of the Solids Editing toolbar. If you are using ribbons, use the Home tab. (Figure Step 5)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Solid Editing Toolbar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \"\"
        Home Ribbon Figure Step 5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        AUTHOR’S COMMENTS:<\/strong> When editing solids, it is easier to use the Solids Editing toolbar instead of entering the commands on the keyboard.<\/div>\n

        Step 6<\/h2>\n

        Set the view to SE Isometric, the current visual style to 3D Wireframe and the UCS in World. (Figure Step 6)<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        AUTHOR’S COMMENTS:<\/strong> The Extrude Faces option of the SOLIDEDIT command allows you to extrude any face of a solid the same way you would extrude a 2D object with the EXTRUDE command. The solid face can be extruded to modify the existing solid either making it larger or smaller.<\/div>\n

        Step 7<\/h2>\n

        Click the Extrude Faces icon and, as shown below, to extrude the face on the right. (Figure Step 7A, 7B, and 7C)<\/p>\n

        Command: SOLIDEDIT<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Solids editing automatic checking: SOLIDCHECK=1<\/p>\n

        Enter a solids editing option [Face\/Edge\/Body\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: F<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Enter a face editing option<\/p>\n

        [Extrude\/Move\/Rotate\/Offset\/Taper\/Delete\/Copy\/coLor\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: E<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Select faces or [Undo\/Remove]: P1 <\/strong>2 faces found.<\/p>\n

        (Select the face. Notice it finds 2 faces.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

        Select faces or [Undo\/Remove\/ALL]: R<\/strong><\/p>\n

        (Remove one of the faces.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

        Remove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]: P2 <\/strong>2 faces found, 1 removed.<\/p>\n

        Remove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]:<\/p>\n

        Specify height of extrusion or [Path]: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

        (Extrude the face 2 units in the positive direction.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

        Specify angle of taper for extrusion <0>:<\/p>\n

        Solid validation started.<\/p>\n

        Solid validation completed.<\/p>\n

        Command:<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 7A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \"\"
        Figure Step 7B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \"\"
        Figure Step 7C<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 8<\/h2>\n

        Click the Extrude Faces icon and complete the command, as shown below, to extrude the face to the bottom. (Figure Step 8A and 8B)<\/p>\n

        Command: SOLIDEDIT<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Solids editing automatic checking: SOLIDCHECK=1<\/p>\n

        Enter a solids editing option [Face\/Edge\/Body\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: F<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Enter a face editing option<\/p>\n

        [Extrude\/Move\/Rotate\/Offset\/Taper\/Delete\/Copy\/coLor\/mAterial\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: E<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Select faces or [Undo\/Remove]: P3 <\/strong>1 face found.<\/p>\n

        Select faces or [Undo\/Remove\/ALL]:<\/p>\n

        Specify height of extrusion or [Path]: -1<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Specify angle of taper for extrusion <0>:<\/p>\n

        Solid validation started.<\/p>\n

        Solid validation completed.<\/p>\n

        Enter a face editing option<\/p>\n

        [Extrude\/Move\/Rotate\/Offset\/Taper\/Delete\/Copy\/coLor\/mAterial\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>:<\/p>\n

        Command:<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 8A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \"\"
        Figure Step 8B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        AUTHOR’S COMMENTS: <\/strong>The Move Faces option of the SOLIDEDIT command allows you to move a face and have the solid take the shape of the new location of the face. The faces can be moved to make the solid larger or smaller.<\/div>\n

        Step 9<\/h2>\n

        Click the Move Faces icon and complete the command shown below to move the face on the top of the model higher. (Figure Step 9A, 9B, 9C, and 9D)<\/p>\n

        Command: SOLIDEDIT<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Solids editing automatic checking: SOLIDCHECK=1<\/p>\n

        Enter a solids editing option [Face\/Edge\/Body\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: F<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Enter a face editing option<\/p>\n

        [Extrude\/Move\/Rotate\/Offset\/Taper\/Delete\/Copy\/coLor\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: M<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Select faces or [Undo\/Remove]: P5 <\/strong>2 faces found.<\/p>\n

        Select faces or [Undo\/Remove\/ALL]: R<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Remove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]: 2 faces found, 1 removed.<\/p>\n

        Remove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]:<\/p>\n

        Specify a base point or displacement: 0,0,0<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Specify a second point of displacement: @0,0,1<\/strong><\/p>\n

        (Move the in the positive Z or up 1 unit.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

        Solid validation started. Solid validation completed.<\/p>\n

        Enter a face editing option<\/p>\n

        Command:<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Figure Step 9A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \"\"
        Figure Step 9B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \"\"
        Figure Step 9C<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        \"\"
        Figure Step 9D<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        AUTHOR’S COMMENTS: <\/strong>The Offset Faces option of the SOLIDEDIT command allows you to offset a face and have the solid take the shape of the new offset face. The offset can make the solid larger or smaller.<\/div>\n

        Step 10<\/h2>\n

        Click the Offset Faces icon and complete the command, as shown below, to offset the face and the hole onthe right side 2 inches longer.(Figure Step 10A, 10B, 10C, and 10D)<\/p>\n

        Command: SOLIDEDIT<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Solids editing automatic checking: SOLIDCHECK=1<\/p>\n

        Enter a solids editing option [Face\/Edge\/Body\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: F<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Enter a face editing option<\/p>\n

        [Extrude\/Move\/Rotate\/Offset\/Taper\/Delete\/Copy\/coLor\/Undo\/eXit] <eXit>: O<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Select faces or [Undo\/Remove]: P6 <\/strong>2 faces found.<\/p>\n

        Select faces or [Undo\/Remove\/ALL]: R<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Remove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]: P7 <\/strong>2 faces found, 1 removed.<\/p>\n

        Remove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]: A<\/strong><\/p>\n

        (This time a face must be added in.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

        Select faces or [Undo\/Remove\/ALL]: P8 <\/strong>2 faces found. Select faces or [Undo\/Remove\/ALL]: R<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Remove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]: P9 <\/strong>1 face found, 1 removed.<\/p>\n

        Remove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]:<\/p>\n

        Specify the offset distance: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

        (Offset distance is 2 units.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

        Solid validation started.<\/p>\n

        Solid validation completed.<\/p>\n

        Enter a face editing option<\/p>\n

        Command:<\/p>\n

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        Figure Step 10A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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        Figure Step 10B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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        Figure Step 10C<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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        Figure Step 10D<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
        AUTHOR’S COMMENTS:<\/strong> The Delete Faces option of the SOLIDEDIT command allows you to delete a solid primitive that is part of an existing solid.<\/div>\n

        Step 11<\/h2>\n

        Click the Delete Faces icon and complete the command shown below to delete a the hole in the model. (Figure Step 11A, 11B, and 11C)<\/p>\n

        Command: SOLIDEDIT<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Solids editing automatic checking: SOLIDCHECK=1<\/p>\n

        Enter a solids editing option [Face\/Edge\/Body\/Undo\/eXit]<\/p>\n

        <eXit>: F<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Enter a face editing option<\/p>\n

        [Extrude\/Move\/Rotate\/Offset\/Taper\/Delete\/Copy\/coLor\/Undo\/ eXit] <eXit>: D<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Select faces or [Undo\/Remove]: P10 <\/strong>2 faces found.<\/p>\n

        Select faces or [Undo\/Remove\/ALL]: R<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Remove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]: P11 <\/strong>2 faces found, 1 removed.<\/p>\n

        (Remove the left face and keep the hole face.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

        Remove faces or [Undo\/Add\/ALL]:<\/p>\n

        Solid validation started.<\/p>\n

        Solid validation completed.<\/p>\n

        Enter a face editing option<\/p>\n

        Command:<\/p>\n

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        Figure Step 11A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

         <\/p>\n

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        Figure Step 11B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

         <\/p>\n

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        Figure Step 11C<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Step 12<\/h2>\n

        Save and close the drawing.<\/p>\n

        Key Principles<\/h1>\n
        \n
        \n

        Key Principles in Module 27<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

        \n
          \n
        1. When editing solids, you must be able to identify and select the body, faces and edges of the solid model.<\/li>\n
        2. When editing solids, always use the Solids Editing toolbar instead of trying to enter the commands using another method.<\/li>\n
        3. One of the trickiest parts of using the SOLIDEDIT command is selecting the solid faces or edges that you want to edit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

          Lab Exercise 27-1<\/h1>\n

          Time allowed: 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
          Drawing Name<\/th>\nTemplate<\/th>\nUnits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
          AutoCAD 3D Lab 27-1<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\nInches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          Step 1<\/h2>\n

          Open the drawing: AutoCAD 3D Lab 18-5<\/span> and save it with the name: AutoCAD 3D Lab 27-1<\/span>.<\/p>\n

          Step 2<\/h2>\n

          Using the SOLIDEDIT command only, edit the solid to appear as shown in the figures. (Figure Step 2A, 2B, and 2C)<\/p>\n

          AUTHOR’S COMMENTS:<\/strong> The rear of the solid remains in the same location. All the editing is done towards the front.<\/div>\n
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          Figure Step 2A
          Solid Before<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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          Figure Step 2B
          Completed Solid Model<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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          Figure Step 2C
          Dimensioned Model<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Lab Exercise 27-2<\/h1>\n

          Time allowed: 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
          Drawing Name<\/th>\nTemplate<\/th>\nUnits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
          AutoCAD 3D Lab 27-2<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\nInches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          Step 1<\/h2>\n

          Open the drawing: AutoCAD 3D Lab 17-1<\/span> and save it with the name: AutoCAD 3D Lab 27-2<\/span><\/p>\n

          Step 2<\/h2>\n

          Using the SOLIDEDIT command only, edit the solid to appear as in the figures. (Figure Step 2A, 2B, and 2C)<\/p>\n

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          Figure Step 2A
          Solid Before<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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          Figure Step 2B
          Completed Solid Model<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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          Figure Step 2C
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