Solid 3d shapes cs5

hello.
when diong adjustments to a 3d shape like this sphere in cross section of the 3d panel.
its always hollow along with all shapes. how would you get these this shape to be solid.
thanks
phil.

thanks for the reply mylenium.
once the 3d sphere is created and then cross section in 3d panel.
then it wont allow any repousee adjustments to take place.
its just greyed out. not because of my nvidia card which is excellent.
i could get blender which as you know is free and will do the task im asking for.
then i would have to start from scratch and learn blender.
thanks once again for the reply.
very much appreciated.
phil.

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