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title: "Pyramid Object"
url: "https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/html/OPYRAMID.html"
section_path: "Create Menu > Mesh > Pyramid Object"
element_id: "OPYRAMID"
command_id: "5167"
description: "This page covers the Pyramid primitive in Cinema 4D. It creates a parametric four-sided pyramid with adjustable size and segmentation — a simple base …"
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# Pyramid Object

> **Note:** **What is it about?**
>
> This page covers the **Pyramid primitive** in **Cinema 4D**. It creates a parametric four-sided pyramid with adjustable size and segmentation — a simple base shape for architecture, icons and geometric designs.

![Image: 001433.jpg](https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/001433.jpg)

This command creates a four-sided (5, if you count the base) pyramid. By default, the base of the pyramid is parallel to the XZ plane of the world coordinate system.

# Interactive editing

The pyramid has three handles:

- Drag handle (1) to change the width (X).

- Drag handle (2) to change the height (Y).

- Drag handle (3) to change the depth (Z).

  ![Image: 001436.jpg](https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/001436.jpg)\
  The handles of the pyramid primitive.