Measure the axis of a cylinder, cone, or torus
To measure the axis of a cylinder, cone, or torus
You can measure the axis of symmetry of a cylinder, cone, or torus as well as measure both partial and full cylinders, cones, and tori.
1. Click
Analysis and then, in the
Measure group, click the arrow next to
Direction.
2. Click
Axis 3D. The
Measure Output dialog box opens.
3. Specify the cylindrical, conical, or toroidal face. The viewer highlights the axis.
4. You now have two choices:
◦ If the direction of the axis is correct, click Accept.
◦ If you want the opposite direction, click Reverse.
Creo Elements/Direct 3D Access displays the axis point and direction in the two sets of X, Y, and Z fields.
You can click further measure options, or click
to complete the operation.