How to use an ellipsoid
An ellipsoid is a stretched sphere. Use it for airship hulls, organic roofs, balloons and wide domes. Build one horizontal layer at a time and use the 2D grid as the block-placement source of truth.
Stretch one axis with a reason
An ellipsoid is useful when a sphere is too round for the build. Use extra width for an airship hull, extra depth for a wide roof or extra height for a tall balloon-like feature. Change one dimension at a time and inspect the widest layer before building the rest.
Layer planning matters more than the 3D silhouette
The 3D preview helps you understand the shape, but the selected 2D layer is the real placement guide. Build each horizontal slice in order and keep the centre reference visible.
Change one dimension at a time
When planning an ellipsoid, start with a familiar sphere-like size and adjust either width, depth or height deliberately. Changing all three values without a purpose makes it harder to understand how the finished structure will fit the build site.
Use layer views for stretched structures
The widest layer may be rectangular or elongated rather than circular. Treat each layer grid as the build instruction and use the 3D preview only to understand the overall silhouette.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an ellipsoid and a sphere?
A sphere has equal width, depth and height. An ellipsoid lets each dimension be different.
Does this work in Java and Bedrock?
Yes. The layer plans are manual block blueprints.