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Analysis

Bounding Box Union

Calculates a single bounding box that encloses multiple geometries

ID

tool-analysis-bounding-box-union

Name

Bounding Box Union

Group

Analysis

Package

Tool

Keywords

bbox
bb
union

Surface

Vector

Transform

Primitive Curves

Curve Analysis

Toolset

Triangulation

Boolean Operation

Panels

Solid

Intersection

Text

Image

Analysis

Array

Render

3D Object

Creation method

There are two options for creating a Bounding Box Union node.

  • The first way to create a Bounding Box Union node using the search list, which is opened by double left-clicking in the workspace. You can write the name of the node you need, or words associated with this node.
    • bbox , bb, union
  • The second way is to select a Bounding Box Union node from the menu that opens from the top left.
    • Menu > Tool > Analysis > Bounding Box Union

Steps

  • Create a Bounding Box Union node.
  • Connect a list of geometries to the geometry input.
  • Optionally, connect a plane to define orientation (defaults to XY plane).
  • The output ports will provide measurements of the combined bounding box.

The Bounding Box Union node calculates the bounding box that encompasses multiple geometries at once. You can optionally provide a reference plane to compute the bounding box in a specific orientation.

It outputs the following values:

Center point of the union bounding box

Width (X direction size)

Length (Y direction size)

Height (Z direction size)

Area of the resulting bounding box surface or volume (depending on geometry types)

Works with curves, surfaces, and solids. Geometry is automatically transformed to the specified plane before measuring.

See also

Bounding Box
Curve Length
Curve Middle Point
End Points

Inputs

NameTypeDescriptionDefault Value
Value
Geometry
Array of geometries to include in the union bounding box
Value
Plane
Reference plane used to orient the bounding box. Defaults to XY plane

Outputs

NameTypeDescription
Value
Point
Center point of the resulting bounding box
Value
Number
Size of the bounding box along the X axis of the reference plane
Value
Number
Size of the bounding box along the Y axis of the reference plane
Value
Number
Size of the bounding box along the Z axis of the reference plane
Value
Number
Surface area (for 2D) or volume projection (for 3D) of the bounding box