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Draw a shape. Select it.
Effect > 3 D > Extrude & Bevel...
Once the window pops up:
1. Check Preview button
2. Set the depth of your object. You can use the slider or just type in a number.
3. Depending on what look you want to achieve - select a surface for your form. In my example I used Plastic Shading for colored form and Wireframe for the last image.
4. You can rotate the position of the object.
If you want to add just a little thickness to your shape 0 set the depth to 2-5 pt.
If you want to rotate your shape in space without adding depth (image 3) use:
Effect > 3 D > Rotate
You can also add Perspective effect to make it more realistic.
You can revolve shapes around their right or left side.
Plan ahead and create a shape that is a "half" of the form you want to end up with.
(For a cone - draw triangle, for a sphere - draw half of a circle, etc...)
If you want a full rotation: set Revolve setting to 360
Choose left or right edge to revolve around.
Choose between Left edge and Right edge to revolve.
You can choose less than 360 degrees. Here is an example of 330 degrees.
This is what it looks if you add a STROKE to your shape.
You can use graph tools to create variety of graphs.
These are the tools
This example:
Use Pie Graph tool
Drag a circle. A table will pop up.
Enter your data
Click Apply button
After it's done - you can apply a color to each shape.
You can also apply a 3 D effect.
Here is a link to a great tutorial on graphs and other shapes:
Use graphics from Symbols palette (Window > Symbols).
View more options at Symbols Library.
Use graphics from dingbats and wingdings fonts.