Create a primitive box

Learn how to use the Box command to create a surface body in the shape of a primitive box in Fusion.

1. On the toolbar, click Surface > Create > Box .

2. In the canvas, select a plane or planar face.

3. Place the first corner of the box.

4. Place the opposite corner, or specify exact Length and Width values, to define the base of the box.

   The Box dialog displays.

5. Drag the Length, Width, and Height manipulator handles in the canvas to adjust the size of the box, or specify exact values.

6. Select an Operation, and adjust its associated settings:

   • New Body: Creates a new body in the active component.
   • New Component: Creates a new body in a new component.

7. Click OK.

The surface body displays in the canvas, in the shape of a primitive box.

Tips

• Uncheck Chaining if you don't want to automatically select tangentially connected geometry.