3D Objects/text/simpress/02/10090000.xhpSun Microsystems, Inc.converted from old format - fpetoolbars;3D objects3D objects; insertinginserting;3D objectscubesspherescylindersconespyramidstorusshellshalf-spheresdrawing;3D objects3D ObjectsOpen the 3D Objects toolbar, where you can add 3D shapes to the current slide.
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To rotate a 3D object around any of its three axes, click to select the object, and then click again to display its rotation handles. Drag a handle in the direction you want to rotate the object.CubeDraws a filled cube where you drag in the slide. To draw a 3D rectangle, hold down Shift while you drag.
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SphereDraws a filled sphere where you drag in the slide. To draw a spheroid, hold down Shift while you drag.
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CylinderDraws a cylinder that is based on a circle where you drag in the slide. To draw a cylinder that is based on an oval, hold down Shift while you drag.
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ConeDraws a cone that is based on a circle where you drag in the slide. To draw a cone that is based on an oval, hold down Shift while you drag.
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PyramidDraws a pyramid with a square base where you drag in the slide. To draw a pyramid with a rectangular base, hold down Shift while you drag. To define a different polygon for the base of the pyramid, open the 3D Effects dialog and click the Geometry tab. In the Segments area, enter the number of sides for the polygon in the box labeled Horizontal, and then click the green checkmark.
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TorusDraws a ring-shaped object that is based on a circle where you drag in the slide. To draw a torus that is based on an oval, hold down Shift while you drag.
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ShellDraws a bowl-shaped object that is based on a circle where you drag in the slide. To draw a shell that is based on an oval, hold down Shift while you drag.
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Half-SphereDraws one half of a sphere where you drag in the slide. To draw a one half of a spheroid, hold down Shift while you drag.