4.33-4.35 SWEEP

What is a 3D sweep in autocad?

• A 3D sweep in AutoCAD is a command that allows you to mirror a 3D object across a plane.
• A 3D sweep in AutoCAD is a command that allows you to scale a 3D object uniformly.
• A 3D sweep in AutoCAD is a command that allows you to rotate a 3D object along an axis.
• A 3D sweep in AutoCAD is a command that allows you to create a 3D solid or surface by sweeping a 2D object along a path in a 3D space.

Match the application with the correct description.

Groups:

(a) Railings and Handrails

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(b) Piping Systems

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(c) Jewelry Design

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(d) Air Ducts

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• Ensuring optimal flow and minimizing material usage.

• Providing safety with style on stairs and ramps.

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• Optimizing airflow and system efficiency.

• Creating intricate patterns and styles to be worn.

Match the case study with its description.

Groups:

(a) The Infinity Bridge

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(b) The Guggenheim Museum, NYC

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(c) The Eames Lounge Chair

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(d) The Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao

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• Iconic figure-eight bridge reflecting beautifully in the River Tees.

• Sleek, curved plywood shells combining comfort with mid-century elegance.

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• Metallic, undulating forms and reflections embody art and architectural brilliance

• Circular design, continuous ramp gallery, and a unique architectural innovation

How confident do you feel in understanding the concept of 'sweep' in AutoCAD?

• Not Confident

• Neutral

• Somewhat Confident

• Very Confident

Predict how often might you use the 'sweep' command in your future designs?

• Never

• Rarely

• Occasionally

• Frequently

How useful do you find learning about the misconceptions related to using 'sweep'?

• Not Useful

• Not Sure

• Somewhat Useful

• Very Useful

List three products that can be created using the sweep command in AutoCAD.

Match the misconception with its correction.

• Does the path always have to be straight

• Ensure your path's parts are joined first.

• Does the object always need the path?

• No, it can be any shape, straight or curved.

• Why did my object only sweep a bit?

• No, profiles can start away from paths.

Match the modifier with its correct application in sweep command.

• Alignment, “A"

• Aligns the profile normal to the tangent direction of the sweep path.

• Twist, “T”

• Specifies a base point for the objects to be swept

• Scale, “S”

• Specifies a scale factor for a sweep operation.

• Base point, “B”

• Sets a twist angle for the objects being swept

Reorder the following steps in the correct sequence to perform a sweep in AutoCAD.

• Type 'SWE' or select the 'SWEEP' command

• Select the polyline or two-dimensional object to act as the path.

• Select the polyline or two-dimensional object to sweep.