Ai_Sphere

Draws a sphere as a 3D mesh surface.

Accessing the Command

command bar: ai_sphere

menu bar: Model | Meshes | Sphere

toolbar: Meshes |

: ai_sphere

Prompts you in the command bar:

Center of sphere: (Pick a point, or enter coordinates.)

Diameter/<Radius of sphere>: (Specify a distance, or type D.)

Number of longitudinal segments <16>: (Type a value or press Enter to accept the default number.)

Number of latitudinal segments <16>: (Type a value or press Enter to accept the default number.)

If Dynamic Dimensions are active, you can enter the radius in the dynamic dimension entry field.

Command Options

Option	Description
Center of sphere	Specifies the center point of the sphere; enter x,y- or x,y,z-coordinates, or pick a point in the drawing.
Radius of sphere	Specifies the radius.
Diameter	Specifies the diameter.
Number of longitudinal segments	Specifies the number of segments of the circles perpendicular to the vertical axis of the sphere.
Number of latitudinal segments	Specifies the number of segments of the circles through to the vertical axis of the sphere.

Grips Editing

Related Commands

Ai_Box - draws 3D boxes as mesh surfaces.

Ai_Cone - draws 3D cones as mesh surfaces.

Ai_Cylinder - draws 3D cylinders as mesh surfaces.

Ai_Dish - draws 3D dishes as mesh surfaces.

Ai_Dome - draws 3D domes as mesh surfaces.

EdgeSurf - draws edge surfaces as mesh surfaces.

Ai_Pyramid - draws 3D pyramids as mesh surfaces.

RevSurf - draws revolved surfaces as mesh surfaces.

RuleSurf - draws ruled surfaces as mesh surfaces.

TabSurf - draws tabulated surfaces as mesh surfaces.

Ai_Torus - draws 3D donuts as mesh surfaces.

Ai_Wedge - draws 3D wedges as mesh surfaces.