Rectangle

Draw rectangular shapes

Overview

The Rectangle tool creates rectangular sketch profiles. Specify width and height, then position on the sketch plane. Rectangles can be combined with other shapes using add, subtract, or intersect operations.

Parameters

Parameter	Description	Default
Width	The width of the rectangle	1.0 in
Height	The height of the rectangle	0.5 in
Operation	How to combine with existing geometry Options: Add, Subtract, Intersect	Add

How to Use

Select the Rectangle tool

Click Rectangle in the sketch toolbar.

Enter dimensions

Set the width and height values.

Position the shape

Click on the sketch plane to place the rectangle.

Adjust if needed

Drag corners to resize or reposition.

Natural Language Alternatives

Instead of using the tool, you can type these commands:

Draw a 2 x 3 inch rectangle
Sketch a 50 x 100mm rectangle centered at origin
Create a 4 inch square

Tips

Set equal width and height to create a square
Use Subtract operation to cut shapes from existing geometry
Drag corners to resize after placing

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