Adobe Illustrator CC 2015 - Manual (Page 307)

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Reshaping objects
Last updated 6/5/2015
Create a 3D object by revolving
Revolving sweeps a path or profile in a circular direction around the global y axis (revolve axis) to create a 3D object.
Because the revolve axis is vertically fixed, the open or closed path that you revolve typically needs to depict half of the
desired 3D object’s profile in a vertical and front-facing position; you can then rotate the 3D object’s position in the
effect’s dialog box.
1 Select the object.
Note: Applying the 3D Revolve effect to one or more objects simultaneously revolves each object around its own axis.
Each object resides in its own 3D space and can’t intersect other 3D objects. Applying the Revolve effect to a targeted
group or layer, on the other hand, revolves the objects around a single axis.
Revolving a filled path with no stroke is much faster than revolving a stroked path.
2 Choose Effect > 3D > Revolve.
3 Select Preview to preview the effect in the document window.
4 Click More Options to view the complete list of options, or Fewer Options to hide the extra options.
Position Sets how the object is rotated and the perspective from which you view it. (See Set 3D rotation position
options .)
Revolve Determines how to sweep the path around the object to turn it into three dimensions. (See Revolve
options .)
Surface Creates a wide variety of surfaces, from dull and unshaded matte surfaces to glossy and highlighted surfaces
that look like plastic. (See Surface shading options .)
Lighting Adds one or more lights, varies the light intensity, changes the object’s shading color, and moves lights
around the object, for dramatic effects. (See Lighting options .)
Map Maps artwork onto the surfaces of a 3D object. (See Map artwork to a 3D object .)
5 Click OK.
Set options