The document provides instructions for using OnShape to create a dodecahedron in multiple steps. It begins with drawing a vertex axis line and using it to loft a triangle into a tetrahedron. It then patterns the tetrahedron five times around a hexagon axis to create the bases. A hexagon plane is constructed between three points and a hexagon sketch is made on that plane. The instructions state that the hexagon sketch will be used to create the first actual part of the dodecahedron.
The document provides instructions for using OnShape to create a dodecahedron in multiple steps. It begins with drawing a vertex axis line and using it to loft a triangle into a tetrahedron. It then patterns the tetrahedron five times around a hexagon axis to create the bases. A hexagon plane is constructed between three points and a hexagon sketch is made on that plane. The instructions state that the hexagon sketch will be used to create the first actual part of the dodecahedron.
The document provides instructions for using OnShape to create a dodecahedron in multiple steps. It begins with drawing a vertex axis line and using it to loft a triangle into a tetrahedron. It then patterns the tetrahedron five times around a hexagon axis to create the bases. A hexagon plane is constructed between three points and a hexagon sketch is made on that plane. The instructions state that the hexagon sketch will be used to create the first actual part of the dodecahedron.
going to make a Dodecahedron) Part 2 of 3 By: Mr. Gravitt Step 23.1 – Draw a Vertex Axis Line • Start a New Sketch on the Plane. Step 23.2 – Draw a Vertex Axis Line • Name it VERTEX AXIS DRAWING. Step 23.3 – Draw a Vertex Axis Line • Draw a line from the Origin to the Center of the Triangle. Step 23.4 – Draw a Vertex Axis Line • Draw a line from the Origin to the Center of the Triangle. Step 23.5 – Draw a Vertex Axis Line • Extend the line up a little bit. Step 23.6 – Draw a Vertex Axis Line • Click Dimension Tool & make it 1 inch. Step 23.7 – Draw a Vertex Axis Line • Turn it into a Construction Line. • Click Finished (Green Checkmark). Step 24.1 – Loft It • Select Loft & Name it 1ST TRIANGLE LOFT. • Click Triangle & the end point of Vertex Axis. Step 24.2 – Loft It into a Tetrahedron • Part 1 should appear. • Click Finished (Green Checkmark). Step 25.1 – Insert Hexagon Axis • Part 1 should appear. • Select the TOP or Right Plane & make a New Sketch. Step 25.2 – Insert Hexagon Axis • Name the New Sketch the HEXAGON AXIS DRAWING. • This Axis/Sketch will be used a lot… Step 25.3 – Insert Hexagon Axis • Select Line Tool & Construction Line. • Select the end point of the triangle that is ON THE HEXAGON AXIS SKETCH. Step 25.4 – Insert Hexagon Axis • End the line at the Origin. • Click Finished (Green Checkmark). Step 26.1 – Make 5 Tetrahedrons • Pattern Dropdown Box. • Choose Circular Pattern. Step 26.2 – Make 5 Tetrahedrons • Call it HEXAGON CIRCULAR PATTERN. • Click on Entities to pattern & select Part 1. Step 26.3 – Make 5 Tetrahedrons • Click on Axis of pattern. • Click on the HEXAGON AXIS. Step 26.4 – Make 5 Tetrahedrons • Type in 360° & 5 copies (Parts 1-5). • Click Finished (Green Checkmark). Step 27.1 – The Hexagon Plane • Hide a couple of the planes you’ve just made to get them out of the way. Step 27.2 – The Hexagon Plane • Start a New Plane. • Call it HEXAGON PLANE. Step 27.3 – The Hexagon Plane • In the Dropdown Select 3 Point Plane. • Pick 3 of the 5 Tetrahedron points. Step 28.1 – Hexagon Sketch • On the Hexagon Plane start a new sketch. Step 28.2 – Hexagon Sketch • Name the new sketch HEXAGON DRAWING. Step 28.3 – Hexagon Sketch • Draw a line from point to point to make a Hexagon. Step 28.4 – Hexagon Sketch • Turn off / hide Parts 1 -5 & other plane drawings. Step 28.5 – Hexagon Sketch • YES, We have done all this work to make this! • A Hexagon, the right size, oriented correctly, & made a couple • Lets make the first part we of Axis for us are actually going to keep. to use.