2024 bounding box

[TERRYH]

I use this quite a bit and we just switched this week, what I use this for is to get a finish size of odd shaped parts and finish Z's on a contoured top surface, first real time using it to make 3-D programs and it flat will not work on this part it comes out way larger than the part actually is, any clue why or what I can do as a work around. I have tried this on a solid and with surfaces. the part is pretty small only like 4 x 4 x 2.5

[Jobnt]

In 2020 (don't laugh) there's an option for "Additional Offset". Check if that's selected. 

Also check that you have the right "Stock Plane" set if that's still a thing in the future. 

[TERRYH]

nothing on the Advanced tab is selected and I see nothing on the Basic tab about additional offset. It does not work if you select manual or all shown, and yes the correct construction plane is selected. 

[Chally72]

Check the Orientation option when creating a Bounding Box. I believe default is to orient the box to the Construction plane, and you probably want Auto, because you want to fit the smallest rectangle to your geometry regardless of orientation in space. 

[TERRYH]

It was set to construction plane, however changing it to auto makes no difference. I just tried opening the part in 2023 and it works fine so I don't think it's a issue with the part.