Using a Coordinate System to Define a Bounding Box

You can define a bounding box using a coordinate system.

For a rectangular bounding box, you can specify the X, Y, and Z axes for length, width, and thickness. For a cylindrical bounding box, you can specify one of the X, Y, and Z axes for the axis of the cylinder.

To use a coordinate system to define a rectangular bounding box:
  1. Open a model, and click Insert > Reference Geometry > Bounding Box .
  2. In the PropertyManager, under Type of Bounding Box, select Rectangular.
  3. Under Reference Face/Plane, select Coordinate System and select a coordinate system.

    A rectangular bounding box is created. The edges are parallel to the X, Y, and Z axes of the coordinate system.

  4. To change the axis for a direction, select Fix directions and select an axis for a direction:
    Length Specifies the axis for length.
    Width Specifies the axis for width.
    Thickness Specifies the axis for thickness.
To use a coordinate system to define a cylindrical bounding box:
  1. In the PropertyManager, under Type of Bounding Box, select Cylindrical.
  2. Under Reference Face/Plane, select Coordinate System and select a coordinate system.

    A cylindrical bounding box is created. The axis is parallel to one of the X, Y, or Z axes of the coordinate system with the Z axis as the default axis.

  3. To change the axis direction, select Fix directions and select an axis:
    Axis Specifies the axis for the cylindrical bounding box.