Fundamentals: Using the FFD Box; Precision Scaling

So, the ffd box can fit a 3d object within a 3d space by fist, creating a primitive with the specified measurements and then using the align sub-object selection to position the control points of FFD box within that space of the primitive you specifically scaled.

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use x, y, and z position in addition to target object options to fit your 3d object in specified dimensions

Select reference primitive. > Select position > Select target box > Select "OK"
Repeat these steps to adjust to referenced primitive

*To always know the size of your object, click the hammer icon to find what the size of editable poly/mesh is

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