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AutoSolids provides numerous methods for creating 3D solids. Basic primitive shapes such as boxes, sphere, cylinders, etc. are quickly created by issuing the appropriate command and providing corresponding parameter values in the dialog box. Custom primitive shapes are created by selecting 2D shapes for extruding, revolving, or sweeping. All creation commands allow the solid to be previewed, and if the results are not as expected the parameters can be revised as the preview continually updates to reflect the new parameters. Primitive shapes are combined together through boolean operations(union, subtract, intersect) to form complex composite solids. The boolean operations can be performed during primitive creation or at a later time as a separate step, providing unique flexibility unmatched by feature-based systems due to their dependence on ordered relationships.