# Pyramid

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The Pyramid command draws a pyramid.

**Steps**

1. Draw the base polygon.\
   See the Polygon command for option descriptions.
2. Pick the end of the pyramid (apex), or type a value to set the height.

#### Command-line options

-Direction constraint options: Direction constraints restrict the direction of the circle.

* None: The center can be anywhere in 3-D space
  * Pick the second point anywhere using elevator mode, object snaps or other modeling aids.
* Vertical: Draws an object perpendicular to the construction plane.
  * Pick the center and a radius or diameter
* AroundCurve: Draws a circle perpendicular to a curve.
  * Select a curve and pick the center of the circle on the curve and a radius or diameter.

-Solid: Fills the base with a surface to form a closed solid.

For more information, please refer to the [Rhino documentation](https://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/8/help/en-us/commands/mesh.htm).