hyperboloid

This command draws a hyperboloid on the geometry.

Inline mode usage

hyperboloid -h
Displays the help file that summarizes the parameters for this command.
hyperboloid -n <name> -p <centerX> <centerY> <centerZ> <focus> <height> <radius> <holeRadius>
Draws a hyperboloid on the screen with the vertex point, focus distance, height of hyperboloid and radius. Hole radius is used to create a hole around the vertex.

Interactive mode usage

Invocation
hyperboloid
Parameters
  • Center point: Describes the vertex of the hyperboloid.
  • Focus distance: It is defined as the distance between the vertex and focus point.
  • Radius: It is the distance from the vertex to the corner point in XY plane.
  • Height: It is the distance from the vertex to the corner point in Z.
  • Hole radius: It is the size of the hole in the center of hyperboloid.

Example



Figure 1. Hyperboloid.