Options for Editing Ruled Shells

The Ruled Shell has two profiles. One end of the first profile is distinguished by a larger hotspot; this represents the Shell’s base height.

Here are some editing possibilities for either profile:

•Continue Profile

For example, extend the straight-line profile to make that end of the Shell wider.

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•Curve Edge

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•Drag Profile

Use this command to drag the profile within its own plane, in horizontal and/or vertical directions, to a new location.

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•Rotate Profile

Use these commands to rotate the selected profile in space.

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•Elevate Profile Plane

Here you move the entire plane of the profile in the vertical direction.

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•Drag Profile Horizontally

Here you take the profile plane and drag it horizontally.

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•Turn Profile Plane

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Click to enter the turning point. Then move your cursor to define the turn direction, and click to complete.

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