Primitives are drawn similar to the way CAD boxes and circles are. Depending on the view in which they are created, however, the method may differ somewhat.
In floor plan view, primitives are drawn much the way boxes and circles are. Select a tool, then click and drag to define an area.
, click and drag in any direction other than vertical or horizontal to define the width and depth of the box's base. Its initial height is 1".
, Cylinder 
or Cone 
, click and drag in any direction to define the radius.
or Cone 
is equal to its radius. Initially, the bottom surface of boxes, cylinders and cones, and the center point of spheres, are all set at 0" on the Z axis. See "Entering Coordinates".
In 3D views, the height of boxes, cylinders and cones can be defined as they are drawn.
, Cylinder 
or Cone 
, click and drag to define the width and depth of the box's base, then drag upward or downward to define its height.
, click and drag in any direction to define its radius.Unlike polyline solids, primitives cannot be created in cross section/elevation views.
Click the Convert To Solid edit button to convert the selected polyline solid or slab into a solid so that it can be used with other solids to create complex structures.
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