Box

Create rectangular 3D shape with optional beveling.

Box

Basic Usage

  1. Select Box shape from the shape menu or press D and select Box
  2. Click and drag on a surface to define the base rectangle
  3. Move mouse up/down to set height (Z dimension)
  4. Click to confirm or right-click to cancel

Parameters

Dimensions X

  • Description: Width of the box along the X-axis
  • Range: 0.001 to 100.0 (Blender units)
  • Default: Based on draw size
  • Effect: Controls the horizontal size when viewed from the drawing orientation

Dimensions Y

  • Description: Depth of the box along the Y-axis
  • Range: 0.001 to 100.0 (Blender units)
  • Default: Based on draw size
  • Effect: Controls the depth perpendicular to the drawing plane

Dimensions Z

  • Description: Height of the box along the Z-axis
  • Range: 0.001 to 100.0 (Blender units)
  • Default: Based on mouse movement during creation
  • Effect: Controls the vertical extrusion of the base rectangle

Symmetry Options

Symmetry X

  • Type: Boolean
  • Default: False
  • Effect: Mirrors the box creation along the X-axis from the starting point

Symmetry Y

  • Type: Boolean
  • Default: False
  • Effect: Mirrors the box creation along the Y-axis from the starting point

Symmetry Z

  • Type: Boolean
  • Default: False
  • Effect: Creates the box symmetrically above and below the drawing plane

Offset

  • Description: Distance to offset the box from the drawing surface
  • Range: -10.0 to 10.0 (Blender units)
  • Default: 0.001
  • Effect: Positive values move the box away from the surface, negative values embed it

Bevel Options

Bevel Round Enable

  • Type: Boolean
  • Default: False
  • Effect: Adds rounded edges to the box using a bevel modifier

Bevel Round Offset

  • Description: Radius of the rounded bevel
  • Range: 0.0 to 1.0 (relative to box size)
  • Default: 0.02
  • Effect: Larger values create more pronounced rounded edges

Bevel Round Segments

  • Description: Subdivision count for rounded edges
  • Range: 1 to 16
  • Default: 2
  • Effect: Higher values create smoother curves

Bevel Fill Enable

  • Type: Boolean
  • Default: False
  • Effect: Adds chamfered (flat) edges to the box

Bevel Fill Offset

  • Description: Width of the chamfer
  • Range: 0.0 to 1.0 (relative to box size)
  • Default: 0.02
  • Effect: Controls the size of the flat bevel

Bevel Fill Segments

  • Description: Subdivision count for chamfered edges
  • Range: 1 to 8
  • Default: 1
  • Effect: Usually kept at 1 for flat chamfers

Shortcuts

Key Action
LMB Drag Draw base Box
Mouse Move Adjust Box
LMB Release Extrude Box
Ctrl Constrain proportions
RMB / ESC Cancel operation
Z Toggle Z symmetry during creation
B Enter Bevel Mode
Bevel Mode  
B Change bevel
S Enter Bevel Segment Mode

See Also

  • Rectangle - 2D version without extrusion
  • Cylinder - Circular 3D primitive
  • Modes - Boolean operations for boxes
  • Bevel - Advanced beveling options