Question: How do I make a 3D spring in AutoCAD?

How do you create a spring in AutoCAD?

To Insert a Compression Spring (AutoCAD Mechanical)

1. Click Content tab Calculation panel Springs drop-down Compression. …
2. In the Select Compression Spring dialog box, select a Catalog or Standard.
3. Select Front View or Sectional View.
4. Click to specify the starting point.
5. Click to specify the direction.

How do you make a 3D texture in AutoCAD?

To apply an existing material to the faces of a 3D solid object:

1. On the command line, enter SOLIDEDIT.
2. When prompted, select Face > Material.
3. When prompted, select the face(s) of the solid object.
4. Enter the name of the existing material that you want to apply.
5. Press ENTER twice to exit the command.

How do you draw a 2D spring?

How do I draw a 2d spring in AutoCAD?

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A helix is an open 2D or 3D spiral.

1. Click Home tab Draw panel Helix. Find.
2. Specify the center point for the base of the helix.
3. Specify the base radius.
4. Specify the top radius or press Enter to specify the same value as the base radius.
5. Specify the height of the helix.

How do you change the color of a 3D drawing in AutoCAD?

Press and hold Ctrl as you click a face on a 3D solid. If the Properties palette is not displayed, select any object. Right-click the object and select Properties. In the Properties palette, under General, click the Color arrow and select a color from the list.