Primitive Tools

Classroom Design Project Training Video: Creating 3D CAD Objects

The Primitive Tools allow you to create basic solid geometric shapes, which can be combined to create a wide variety of custom solid objects. Select Build> Primitive to display the Primitive Tools.

Objects made with the Primitive Tools are included in material list calculations, although it is best that their specified materials are either Concrete or Volume material types. See "Define Material Dialog".

Box

Select the Box tool, then click and drag to draw a solid 3D box.

Sphere

Select the Sphere tool, then click and drag to draw a solid 3D sphere.

Cylinder

Select the Cylinder tool, then click and drag to draw a solid 3D cylinder.

Cone

Select the Cone tool, then click and drag to draw a solid 3D cone.

Polyline Solids

Select the Polyline Solid tool, then click and drag to draw a polyline solid. Despite their name, polyline solids are not true solids; however, they can be converted into solids. See "Polyline Solids".