Creating a model by removing material using the Revolve tool

In the previous example, we created a sketch and then used the Revolve tool to generate a 3D model. This time, we will create a 3D model and then remove material from the model to create the same basic shape:

1. Continue within the current doorknob drawing by creating a new component:
   1. You can do this by right-clicking on the BROWSER top component and then going to New Component.
   2. Notice that the active component is the top-level component named Doorknobs v9 (see Figure 5.30), not Doorknob_Revolve_Addition.

Figure 5.30 – The New Component location

2. In the pop-up component flyout, name the new component Doorknob_Revolve_Subtract. You will see the previous model turn transparent, which is normal when you create a new component. Turn off the old model by clicking on the eyeball icon.

Figure 5.31 – The eyeball icon

Important note

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