# \#rectangle

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## [I try to rectangle on ceiling of the model but i can't in x and y-axis](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/i-try-to-rectangle-on-ceiling-of-the-model-but-i-cant-in-x-and-y-axis/224229)

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**Author:** [@from\_outland](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/from_outland)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/i-try-to-rectangle-on-ceiling-of-the-model-but-i-cant-in-x-and-y-axis/224229 "2026-11-03T16:42:53Z")

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i try to put rectangle on ceiling but I can’t why and also, sometime ( line or crv ) also behave like that why

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## [Rectangle tool only available on horizontal axis](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rectangle-tool-only-available-on-horizontal-axis/208262)

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**Author:** [@Sterre\_Hoek](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Sterre_Hoek)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rectangle-tool-only-available-on-horizontal-axis/208262 "2025-08-11T13:40:55Z")

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Hi, I am having trouble with my rectangle drawing tool in Rhino. It will only draw on the horizontal axis and not vertically when drawing in perspective mode, which it was able to do before. I have tried turning on and …

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## [Orientation rectangular such that Y to be in Vertical direction](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/orientation-rectangular-such-that-y-to-be-in-vertical-direction/205077)

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**Author:** [@Afroz\_K](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Afroz_K)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 7:24pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/orientation-rectangular-such-that-y-to-be-in-vertical-direction/205077 "2025-05-30T19:24:09Z")

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As shown in attached image, it is needed that the Y dimension of rectangular geometry should always orient in vertical direction with domain A on top and Domain B on bottom sides. The extrusion to be along the line joini…

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## [Rectangular Beam top to align on top of point](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rectangular-beam-top-to-align-on-top-of-point/198674)

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**Author:** [@afroz2\_Pro](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/afroz2_Pro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2025, 10:24am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rectangular-beam-top-to-align-on-top-of-point/198674 "2025-01-30T10:24:28Z")

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I need to align the rectangular sections to align to top centered on its start and end point (green color markups in attached snip) Query-Beam top align on top of point.gh (12.4 KB) , please refer the grasshopper co…

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## [Rectangular section depth is rotated by 90 degrees - Grasshopper Rhino](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rectangular-section-depth-is-rotated-by-90-degrees-grasshopper-rhino/197606)

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**Author:** [@afroz2\_Pro](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/afroz2_Pro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 2:09pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rectangular-section-depth-is-rotated-by-90-degrees-grasshopper-rhino/197606 "2025-01-11T14:09:28Z")

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Query 250111.gh (8.8 KB)

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## [Rectangle Light Uneven](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rectangle-light-uneven/187874)

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**Author:** [@Media\_Sarsfield](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Media_Sarsfield)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 1:18pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rectangle-light-uneven/187874 "2024-07-12T13:18:03Z")

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Hi team, I am currently doing some rendering using the rectangular Light tool. I have been using two different computers and have noticed a difference in rendering. As you can see below, there are two similar images wh…

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## [Creating random rectangles based on a grid](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/creating-random-rectangles-based-on-a-grid/174024)

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**Author:** [@amir\_kharrat](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/amir_kharrat)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 10:08pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/creating-random-rectangles-based-on-a-grid/174024 "2024-01-23T22:08:13Z")

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hi everyone please i need help with creating random sized rectangles based on a grid,that are all contained inside a bigger rectangle!something like this !

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## [Line and seam directions Rhino 8](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/line-and-seam-directions-rhino-8/169985)

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**Author:** [@Tiwinkle\_Khurana](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Tiwinkle_Khurana)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 10:32am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/line-and-seam-directions-rhino-8/169985 "2023-11-25T10:32:55Z")

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I just downloaded Rhino 8 last week. I’m learning to use it. I’m unable to see which directions my lines are for circles, squares, etc. Hence, I’m unable to find accurate points to draw on. Also, when I was using the sw…

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## [Newbie says hello + 2 simple questions](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/newbie-says-hello-2-simple-questions/166629)

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**Author:** [@Raph.c](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Raph.c)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/newbie-says-hello-2-simple-questions/166629 "2023-10-04T13:34:10Z")

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Hey Everyone, I’ve been making my fist baby steps in GH for 2 weeks now. I came from fusion 360 - thinking i want to step up my game. I’m at this point where i have some good basic understanding of the mayor components …

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## [Split any shape into rectangles](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/split-any-shape-into-rectangles/156533)

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**Author:** [@Akshay\_Khaneja](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Akshay_Khaneja)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 4:58am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/split-any-shape-into-rectangles/156533 "2023-03-20T04:58:26Z")

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Hi Everyone, I would like to subdivide the any complex shape into multiple rectangular shape. Kindly see the attached image where I highlight the rectangle above shape. Is there any plugin to divide? I tired multiple me…

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## [Constrained Area Rectangle but with ability to change individual angles](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/constrained-area-rectangle-but-with-ability-to-change-individual-angles/146649)

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**Author:** [@Dominic\_Lee](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Dominic_Lee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/constrained-area-rectangle-but-with-ability-to-change-individual-angles/146649 "2022-08-18T13:31:47Z")

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Hi, I am Dominic. I am very new to Rhino and grasshopper and i need some help! I need a area constrained rectangle which pufferfish has a tool for but I also need to have controls of each angles while keeping the area t…

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## [Boundary from set of rectangles — Grasshopper](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/boundary-from-set-of-rectangles-grasshopper/139472)

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**Author:** [@julianriise](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/julianriise)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/boundary-from-set-of-rectangles-grasshopper/139472 "2022-03-15T19:47:34Z")

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I’m trying to get a single boundary curve that separates inside and outside. The issue I have is trimming away the curves where some rectangles overlap. Any ideas on how to achieve this? My set of rectangles: Overla…

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## [How to identify if shape is rectangle？](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-identify-if-shape-is-rectangle/137525)

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**Author:** [@Dawid\_Fedko](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Dawid_Fedko)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-identify-if-shape-is-rectangle/137525 "2022-02-06T19:03:34Z")

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Hi everyone! Thisis my first post and I am excited to join the community :slight\_smile: I am looking for solution how to recognise if shape is rectangle - any idea? I tried ‘deconstruct rectangle’ but instead of getti…

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## [Arrange geometry along curve without using the BBox comp](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/arrange-geometry-along-curve-without-using-the-bbox-comp/103123)

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**Author:** [@Wiktor\_pl](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Wiktor_pl)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 2:15pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/arrange-geometry-along-curve-without-using-the-bbox-comp/103123 "2020-05-29T14:15:18Z")

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Hi everyone, I created some geometry using the “rectangle” component, but as you see below, this method works only with a curve going in one direction. I wonder if there is any way to arrange this geometry along curves…