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Plane Properties PropertyManager

After you add a plane in a 3D sketch you can add or modify information about the plane.

Existing Relations

Lists relations for the plane.

To view relations:

  • Select the entries under Existing Relations PM_relations_existing.gif to highlight them in the graphics area.

Add Relations

Lists relations you can add.

Parameters

Locates the plane in 3D space based on angles and coordinates.

dim_lin.png Distance Displays the distance of the plane from the sketch origin along the X, Y, or Z direction.
PM_Tangent_Radial_Direction.gif Tangent Radial Direction Controls the angle between the projection of the normal on the x-y plane and the X direction.
PM_Tangent_Polar_Direction.gif Tangent Polar Direction Controls the angle between the normal and it's projection on the x-y plane.
3D_Plane_Parameters.gif

Displaying Plane Properties

To display Plane Properties:

  • Select the 3D plane to display the Plane Properties PropertyManager.

    3D_sketch_plane_added.gif 3D_sketch_plane_selected.gif
    Plane1 is added to 3D sketch. Plane1 is activated.



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