pytha.create_cone

Creates a cone in PYTHA as new part.

Similar to the Parts -> Cone function in the PYTHA user interface.

pytha.create_cone(height, radius [,origin [,options]])

Parameter	Type	Description
height	number	Height of the cone (in w/z-direction)
radius	number	Radius of the base circle
origin	{x,y,z}	Optional: center point of the base
options	{...}	Optional: a table that may contain the following options:
options.u_axis	{x,y,z}	Local coordinate u-axis for the orientation of the cone
options.v_axis	{x,y,z}	Local coordinate v-axis for the orientation of the cone
options.w_axis	{x,y,z}	Local coordinate w-axis for the orientation of the cone
options.segments	number	Circle segments of the base
options.height_segments	number	Height sections of the cone
options.top_radius	number	Top radius. Defaults to 0 (a pointed cone); a value > 0 produces a truncated cone (frustum).

Additional information

By default the cone tapers to a single point (apex). Specify options.top_radius > 0 to create a truncated cone (frustum) with a flat top of that radius.

Return value

Type	Description
element_handle	An element handle of the newly created part

Version Support:

Minimum PYTHA Version: V27

See also:

pytha, element handles, Axes and Directions, create_cylinder, create_pyramid