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Figure 425: 3D Sphere property dialog

Sphere Surface Properties

X Position: This parameter specifies the x position of the center of the sphere.

Y Position:        This parameter specifies the y position of the center of the sphere.

Z Offset: This parameter specifies the z position of the top of the sphere.

Diameter: This parameter specifies the diameter of the sphere.

Advanced

Line Splitting Length: This parameter specifies the distance along a line after which a new point is generated and transformed on the 3D surface. Every individual line is split independently.

Sphere Angle: This parameter specifies the opening angle of the sphere.

 

Enable the checkbox to the right of the cog wheel to see the sphere in the View2D.

The inner circle represents the diameter of the sphere.

The outer circle represents the full available curved shape of the sphere in 2D as available marking area. The diameter of the outer circle is given by r = diameter * pi/2.

Figure 426: 3D Sphere in View2D