Set C-Plane by X Axis

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Set C-Plane by X Axis

Align C-Plane to AxisTwo points are entered to re-orient the x-axis of the C-Plane:

 

tog_minusCommand Prompts

C-Plane by X-Axis:: Pick origin point or enter coordinates x, y and z

C-Plane by X-Axis:: Pick x axis point or enter coordinates x,y and z
tog_minusBasic Procedure

 

Screen Pick

Command Input

Step 1

Pick the new origin point or enter the x,y,z coordinates.

Cplane_3Point_Input1.JPG

Final

Pick a point on the new x-axis.  The new C-Plane is parallel to the prior orientation.

Cplane_3Point_Input2.JPG
tog_minusRelated Topics

C-Plane Pane, Modeling Aids Ribbon Bar