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title: "Inset"
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description: "This page describes the Inset tool (formerly Extrude Inner) in Cinema 4D. It scales selected polygons inward to create smaller faces within the originals …"
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# Inset

Inset

> **Note:** **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.

![Image: 003680.jpg](https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/003680.jpg)\
Before and after insetting.