choose orientation of sketch plane
choose orientation of sketch plane
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How is it possible to choose orientation plane for sketching or feature creation?
Normally datum plane with box in lower left corner. I may wish to sketch in reverse or different orientation.
Thanks
Normally datum plane with box in lower left corner. I may wish to sketch in reverse or different orientation.
Thanks





RE: choose orientation of sketch plane
When you first select the surface for you plane to be parllell to etc. if you look at the ribbon bar at the top you have the option to toggle/flip etc. orientation of the plane.
Or, once in the profile mode, you can still spin your model around to get the orientation you want, use the 'common views' button to snap it to ortho if need be.
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RE: choose orientation of sketch plane
You can change the orientation 2 ways:
1) When creating the sketch plane, pick the option to define a plane by another method. The original method still exists, and allows you to define the horizontal axis of the sketch plane and which way is "left."
2) Highlight the plane you want to sketch on, then keep press "N" until you get the orientation you want, then click to create the plane.
--Scott
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RE: choose orientation of sketch plane
RE: choose orientation of sketch plane
Thanks also to swertel that will help in most cases but I need existing face to work with. The reason for this is sketch will then be associated with part which may get deleted in revision.
Thanks all
RE: choose orientation of sketch plane
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