Boss
Add cylindrical posts with optional center holes and draft
Keyboard shortcut: B
Overview
The Boss tool creates cylindrical protrusions on faces. Bosses are commonly used for mounting points, standoffs, and alignment features. You can add a center hole for screws and apply draft for moldability.
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | Outer diameter of the boss | 0.5 in |
| Height | How tall the boss extends from the face | 0.5 in |
| Center Hole | Add a hole through the center | Off |
| Hole Diameter | Diameter of the center hole (if enabled) | 0.25 in |
| Hole Through | Hole goes completely through boss and base | On |
| Hole Depth | Depth of blind center hole | 0.25 in |
| Draft Angle | Taper the boss walls (0-15 degrees) | 0° |
| Position X/Y | Boss position relative to face origin | Center |
How to Use
1
Select a face
Click on a flat face where you want the boss.
2
Set diameter and height
Enter or select the outer diameter and height.
3
Optional: Add center hole
Check Center Hole and set the hole diameter.
4
Optional: Add draft
Enter a draft angle if needed for molding.
5
Position the boss
Click on the face or enter X/Y coordinates.
6
Apply
Click Apply or press Enter to create the boss.
Natural Language Alternatives
Instead of using the tool, you can type these commands:
Add a 0.5 inch diameter boss, 0.25 inches tallCreate a mounting boss with a center hole for a #6 screwAdd four standoff bosses in the corners, 3/8" diameter, 1/2" tall
Tips
- Bosses with center holes are great for screw mounts
- Use draft angles if the part will be injection molded
- Position bosses precisely using the X/Y coordinate inputs