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Module 2 — progeCAD 3D Basics · Video 2.2

Basics of Creating 3D Solids

Extrude, Sweep, Loft, and Revolve commands for solid modeling in progeCAD.

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About this lesson

Most 3D solids start as 2D profiles. This lesson covers the commands that turn closed shapes into solid models.

What you'll learn in Basics of Creating 3D Solids

Extruding a closed profile into a solid
Revolving a profile around an axis
Sweeping a profile along a path
Lofting between several cross-sections
Preparing closed polylines and regions as profiles

Key commands & tools

EXTRUDEREVOLVESWEEPLOFTREGION

Coming from AutoCAD? These commands use the same names and workflow as in AutoCAD, and the solids are standard ACIS geometry.

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Introduction to 3D

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Basics of 3D Solids Editing

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Useful for: Mechanical · Piping

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