I can never get this straight with 3D?

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

Because a Component Parameter has a height which is determined by the Z value set on import.

Correct. If I have some minimum, it can be enforced.

There should be examples of making elements thus in the various tutorials at:

Tutorials

If you have trouble achieving a particular effect, upload your file and a drawing showing what you are attempting to achieve and we will do our best to work through that with you.

Note however that the 3D features in Carbide Create are most suited for decorative use, and it cannot be used as a full-fledged 3D CAD program, examples such as:

Making a base for a model

Given a prototype base: [image] How to make it in Carbide Create? First, we have a pixel image with some dimensions: [F-86 base scan with measurements] We import that into Carbide Create: [image] using “Set Background”: [image] and adjust for size: [image] [image] It’s then a matter of drawing and toolpaths and so forth (we will try to do it w/o Create Pro, but will also show that). For reference, there is an overhead view as well: [DSC00036]

notwithstanding.

You may want to consider:

Alibre Workshop CAD/CAM