To Create a Box Mass Element

Use this procedure to create a Box mass element. The insertion point of the Box mass element is at the centroid of its bottom face.

Box mass element in 3D and plan views

1. On the Massing tool palette, select the Box tool.

   Alternatively, you can click Home tabBuild panelBox drop-downBox.

2. Specify the first corner of the Box.
3. Drag the cursor and specify the second corner of the Box.
4. Drag the cursor and specify the height of the Box.
5. Enter a rotation angle, or press Enter to accept the default angle of 0.
6. Continue adding Box mass elements, and press Enter.