Define the pattern plane


  1. Select a planar face or plane. If you select a reference plane, a new reference plane is created, coincident with the selected plane. Otherwise, proceed with the next step.

  2. Define the base of the new reference plane by clicking a part face, a part edge, or another plane.

  3. Define the origin of the new plane by clicking near one end of the displayed reference axis.

    Note:

    Any reference plane you create while constructing a feature is a local reference plane. A local reference plane is available only when you are constructing or editing the feature it belongs to.

Tip:

  • You can use QuickPick to locate hidden part faces.

  • You can also define a pattern plane that is parallel to, at an angle to, or perpendicular to another reference plane or a part face. To do this, click one of the following buttons on the command bar and follow the prompts. See the related topics for more instructions.

  • Parallel Plane

  • Angled Plane

  • Perpendicular Plane

Pattern command bar Rectangular command (3D features)

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