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Reference Points

Reference Points

Reference Points

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Aparently you can't use a Referece Point as a perameter to define a new reference plane (via point and parallel plane).  


What are reference points for if you can't mate to them and they can't be used to make new geometry?

RE: Reference Points

good point.  if i want to use a point for this i make a point in a 2d or 2d sketch and use it as you describe using the parallel to a plane at a point option.

RE: Reference Points

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What are reference points for if you can't mate to them and they can't be used to make new geometry?

I'm not sure what you mean by "can't mate to them." I just used a reference point for mating. Specifically, I've got two tubes with beveled ends which need to be mated. One of the mates I use is to create a reference point (in one of the part models) in the center of the beveled face. In the assy, I mate the reference point to the top plane.

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