Create Rectangle Negative Extrusion
- Last UpdatedFeb 12, 2026
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Creates a rectangle negative extrusion with two specified points.
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You are prompted to Select panel
Note: The prompt does not display if the panel is already selected.
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Click to identify the panel using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
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You are then prompted to First corner (Surface: #, Depth: #mm) or.
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Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the first corner position.
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You are then prompted to Second corner (Surface: #, Depth: #mm) or.
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Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the second corner position. A rectangle negative extrusion is created and displays in the 3D view.
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Throughout the negative extrusion creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.

Depth
Press the down arrow key and select Depth to define the depth of the negative extrusion.
You are prompted to Specify the Depth <#>
The default depth value is identical to the associated panel thickness. Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter to set the depth of the negative extrusion.
Surface
Press the down arrow key and select Surface to define the surface position of the negative extrusion.
Input a justification value in the field and press Enter or press the down arrow key and select a justification value.
Fillet
Press the down arrow key and select Fillet to create a negative extrusion with a specified fillet.
You are prompted to Specify the Filllet <#>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter to set the fillet of the panel.
Top
Press the down arrow key and select Top to create a negative extrusion aligned to the top of the associated panel.
Bottom
Press the down arrow key and select Bottom to create a negative extrusion aligned to the bottom of the associated panel.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

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