Inset

What is it about?

This page describes the Inset tool (formerly Extrude Inner) in Cinema 4D. It scales selected polygons inward to create smaller faces within the originals — the standard preparation for window frames, panels and detailed extrusions.

This tool operates in a similar way to Extrude. However, in contrast to Extrude, the selected polygons are extruded inwards or, optionally, outwards. To Inset interactively, drag left or right within the Viewport.

Before and after insetting.