Pyramid

The Pyramid command draws a pyramid.

• Insert a pyramid
• Command-line options

Insert a pyramid

Steps:

1. Draw the base polygon.
   See the Polygon command for option descriptions.
2. Pick the end of the pyramid (apex), or type a value to set the height.

Command-line options

Directionconstraint

• None The center can be anywhere in 3-D space.
• Vertical Draws an object perpendicular to the construction plane.
• AroundCurve Draws the base polygon perpendicular to a curve.

Solid
Fills the base with a surface to form a closed solid.

TruncatedPyramid

The TruncatedPyramid command draws a pyramid whose apex is truncated by a plane.

• Insert a truncated pyramid
• Command-line options

Insert a truncated pyramid

Steps:

1. Draw the base polygon.
   See the Polygon command for option descriptions.
2. Pick the end of the pyramid (apex), or type a number to set the height.
   Positive numbers set the height above the base. Negative numbers set the height below the base.
3. Pick a radius or type a distance for the top surface.

Command-line options

Directionconstraint

• None The center can be anywhere in 3-D space.
• Vertical Draws an object perpendicular to the construction plane.
• AroundCurve Draws the base polygon perpendicular to a curve.

Solid
Caps the top and bottom openings or leave them open.