3D Elements
All building blocks for your 3D configurators
Overview
This page mirrors the element groups available in the Insert Object dialog. Some elements have dedicated reference pages, while newer or more specialized items are summarized here.
Basic Shapes
Core volumetric primitives for most modeling workflows.
Box / Cube
Rectangular solid with configurable width, height, and depth.
Chamfer Cube
Cube with beveled outer edges for softer mechanical corners.
Machined Block
Block-style primitive suited for machined part concepts and cut features.
Fillet Bracket
Bracket-like support shape with rounded transitions.
Cylinder
Cylindrical primitive with configurable radii and height, including cone-like forms.
Sphere
Perfect sphere with adjustable radius.
Capsule
Cylinder with rounded ends, useful for handles, joints, and collision shapes.
Ring
Torus-like circular profile for seals, loops, rollers, and decorative parts.
Extrusion
Create 3D solids by extruding custom 2D profiles.
Lathe
Revolve a profile around an axis to create rotationally symmetric geometry.
Clay
Freeform sculpt-like volume for fast organic concept shapes.
Structural Elements
Architectural, sheet-based, and surface-oriented elements for larger assemblies.
Wall
Architectural wall element with support for openings and room layouts.
Column
Vertical support element for posts, piers, and simple structural frames.
Slab
Horizontal floor or deck slab for structural plates and building levels.
Foundation
Ground-bearing foundation block for pads, footings, and base plates.
Roof
Simple gabled roof volume for quick building massing and structural studies.
Railing
Guard and handrail element with posts and rails for edges and platforms.
Stair
Straight stair core element for circulation studies, levels, and access zones.
Plate
Flat solid plate for panels, brackets, and simple sheet parts.
Sheet Metal
Folded sheet-style element for bent parts and fabrication-oriented geometry.
Surface
Thin surface geometry for skins, patches, and lightweight model regions.
NURBS Surface
Smooth parametric surface for curved industrial and design-oriented forms.
Passfedernut
Keyway-style structural cut or profile feature for shaft and hub designs.
Profiles
Structural and machine-building profile elements.
I-Profile
Steel beam profile for structural frames and support members.
U-Profile
Channel section used for rails, brackets, and frame edges.
T-Profile
T-shaped section suited for supports, ribs, and edge reinforcements.
L-Profile
Angle profile for corners, brackets, and stiffening geometry.
Aluminum Profile
Modular T-slot profile for machine frames and configurable structures.
Square Tube
Hollow square profile for welded frames, furniture, and supports.
Round Tube
Hollow circular profile for frames, piping, and tubular components.
Lines & Connectors
Linear elements for guides, routing, springs, arrows, and measurements.
Line
Simple line primitive for guides, references, and lightweight geometry.
Tube
Hollow routed element following a path or line-based direction.
Wire
Thin routed conductor-style geometry for technical layouts.
Cable
Flexible cable-like routed element for harnesses and product scenes.
Spring
Helical spring geometry for mechanical assemblies and demonstrations.
Connector
Joining element for linking parts, paths, or attachment points.
Arrow
Directional arrow for flow, orientation, and instructional annotations.
Dimension Line
Measurement annotation between points for technical communication.
Scene & Media
Lighting, helper views, labels, and imported media for richer scenes.
Spotlight
Focused light source for highlighting specific areas or products.
LED Strip
Linear light element for accent lighting and illuminated assemblies.
Camera View
Camera helper or framed viewpoint element for saved perspectives.
Grid
Scene reference grid for orientation, alignment, and layout planning.
Text Flat
Flat text element for readable labeling directly inside the 3D scene.
3D Label
Spatial label element for callouts and anchored scene annotations.
Image
Place bitmap imagery into the scene for references, decals, or signage.
3D File
Import external 3D assets such as GLTF or GLB models into the scene.
2D Overlays & UI
Screen-space elements for dashboards, annotations, and custom interfaces.
Aluminum Profile Connectors
Accessory parts for T-slot frame construction and assembly modeling.
Corner Bracket
Right-angle bracket for joining two profiles at a corner.
Cube Connector
Multi-direction connector block for modular frame junctions.
T-Slot Nut
Fastener element that slides into an aluminum profile slot.
Gusset
Reinforcement plate for stronger corner and frame connections.
Hinge
Pivoting connector for doors, lids, and articulated profile frames.
End Cap
Protective finishing cap for open profile ends.
Leveling Foot
Adjustable base support for standing frames and machine tables.
Linear Connector
Straight connector for extending profiles inline.
Special Elements
Additional helpers and advanced modeling features.
Imported Models
Bring external geometry into confBuild when built-in elements are not enough.
Supported Formats
.gltf, .glb
Recommended for most 3D imports.obj
Simple mesh exchange.stl
Popular for 3D printing workflows.fbx
Useful for animation-heavy pipelinesImport Tips
- Prefer GLB for compact files with embedded materials.
- Keep source models centered and scaled consistently before export.
- Reduce polygon count for smoother editor performance.
- Use built-in elements first when you want spreadsheet-driven parametrics.