# Cabochon

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The **Cabochon** command is a versatile tool for placing and customizing cabochon stones in your designs. It offers two main panels: the **Selection** panel, where you choose the placement method, and the **Parameters** panel, where you define the cabochon’s shape and detailed measurements.

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### **Selection**

In the **Selection** panel, you decide how and where to place your cabochon once all the parameters are set:

1. **At the center of the CPlane.**
2. **Along a Curve**: Places the cabochon on a point along a selected curve.
3. **On an Object**: Place the cabochon directly on the surface of an object.

### **Parameters**

In the **Parameters** panel, you define the characteristics of your cabochon:

1. **Cabochon Shape**: Choose the overall shape of the cabochon from the following options:
   * Round
   * Oval
   * Rectangular
   * Heart
   * Pear
   * Marquise
   * Diamond
2. **Cabochon Style**: Select the style of the cabochon’s top surface:
   * **Cabuchon : The classic flat base cabuchon**
   * **Buff Top Double Bevel**.
   * **Flat Top Single Bevel.**
   * **Flat Top Double Bevel.**
3. **Measurements**:
   * **Main Dimensions**: Specify the key dimensions of the cabochon, such as width, height, and length.
   * **Girdle Angle**: Adjust the angle of the girdle to control how the cabochon sits in the setting.
   * **Girdle Height**: Set the height of the girdle, which impacts the stone’s profile and how much it rises above the setting.

### **Benefits**

* **Flexible Placement**: Whether you need to place a single cabochon or distribute several along a curve, this command provides the flexibility to achieve your design vision.
* **Customization**: With multiple shapes, styles, and adjustable measurements, you can tailor each cabochon to fit perfectly within your design.
* **Precision**: The ability to control the girdle angle and height ensures that each cabochon is set with the specifications required for a flawless fit.

Once you confirm your changes, the cabochon you have created will be listed on the Outliner toolbar.