Reference plane
Use the Reference plane tool to define custom working planes for modelling, snapping and aligning geometry.
When you select Reference plane, a tool palette opens.
Main tools
- Define - create a new reference plane using one of the available geometry input methods
- Properties - check or edit settings of an existing reference plane. Opens the Default settings dialogue for the selected planes
- Default settings - change default settings used for newly created reference planes (read below in more detail)
Main setting
- Description - optional name or label for the reference plane used for easier identification
Definition methods
Choose one of the following tools when using Define:
- Rectangular - draw a rectangle to define the extent of the reference plane
- Circular - define a circular plane by centre point and radius
- Polygonal - draw a closed polygon to define the shape of the reference plane
- Pick lines - select one or more existing lines to define the plane boundary
- Pick existing region contour - reuse a solid or region boundary as the shape of the reference plane
Default settings dialogue
The Default settings tool opens a new dialogue window.
- Description - optional name or label for the reference plane used for easier identification