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AutoCAD and Its Applications—Advanced
For example, refer to Figure 8-5. The wedge in Figure 8-5A is aligned in its new
position in Figure 8-5B as follows. Set the
Intersection
or
Endpoint
running object
snap to make point selection easier. Refer to the fi gure for the pick points. fi
Select objects:
(pick the wedge)
1 found
Select objects: ↵
Specify source plane and orientation…
Specify base point or [Copy]:
(pick P1)
Specify second point or [Continue] C:
(pick P2)
Specify third point or [Continue] C:
(pick P3)
Specify destination plane and orientation…
Specify first destination point:
(pick P4)
Specify second destination point or [eXit] X:
(pick P5)
Specify third destination point or [eXit] X:
(pick P6)
You can also use the
3DALIGN
command to align cylindrical 3D objects. The proce-
dure is similar to aligning planar objects, which require three pick points. However,
you only need two pick points per object.
Figure 8-5.
The
3DALIGN
command can be used to properly orient 3D objects. A—Before aligning. Note
the pick points. B—After aligning.
A
B
P4
P3
P1
P22 P P2 P2 P P P2 2 2
P6
P P5