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title: Revolve
order: 9
---

Revolve takes the shape's cross-section through its origin and spins it a full `360°` round one of the shape's own axes. Only the half of the cross-section on the positive side of the axis spins: the +X side for **Axis** Z or Y, the +Y side for **Axis** X. For part of a turn, or a profile of points with corners rounded one by one, use the [Lathe](../primitives/paths/lathe.md) shape.

![a rounded box revolved into a ring](../assets/revolve.webp)

## Settings

![the Revolve modifier in the panel](../assets/modifiersettings-revolve.webp)

| Setting | Default | Range | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Axis** | Z | X / Y / Z | The shape's own axis the cross-section spins round |
| **Offset** | `0` | soft `-5` – `5` | Moves the cross-section away from the axis before it spins, so more of it turns. Once the offset is larger than the part of the cross-section on the other side of the axis, a hole opens in the middle |

## Pie menu

The pie's East wedge has a Revolve row: the axis buttons and the offset. Click the offset and move the mouse to drag it; `Shift` is precision, `Ctrl` snaps, `Space` or a click confirms, `RMB` or `Esc` cancels.

## Limits and known issues

> [!warning]
> The pie's offset drag changes every Revolve on the shape at once.

## See also

- [Lathe](../primitives/paths/lathe.md): a profile of points turned round an axis
- [Twist & Bend](twist-bend.md), [Sweep](sweep.md), [Lattice](lattice.md): the other deformers