Reference Points
You can create several types of reference points to use as construction
objects. You can also create multiple reference points that are a specified
distance apart on curves. Click View,
Points to toggle the display of
reference points.
When you select items, the SolidWorks software attempts to select the
appropriate point construction method. For example, if you select a face,
SolidWorks selects the Center of Face
construction method in the PropertyManager. You can always
select a different type of point construction method.
To create a single reference point:
Click Point on the Reference Geometry toolbar, or click Insert,
Reference Geometry, Point.
In the PropertyManager,
select the type of reference point to create.
In the graphics area, select the entities to use
to create the reference point.
Click OK
.
To create multiple reference points along a curve:
In a model with a curve, click Point
on the Reference Geometry toolbar, or click Insert,
Reference Geometry, Point.
In the PropertyManager:
Select Along
curve distance or multiple reference point .
Select a curve along
which you want to create the reference points.
Select a distribution
type: Distance, Percentage,
or Evenly Distribute.
Set values for Enter the number of reference points to be
created along the selected entity and for Enter the distance/percentage value according
to distance.
Click OK
.