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normal datum plane

normal datum plane

normal datum plane

(OP)
I'm trying to create a datum plane and I want it to be normal to a plane and through a curve which resides on that plane.  The curve is a straight line that was sketched.  I can't seem to do this by just selecting the curve and the plane.  I've tried Inferred, Curves and Points, and probably a few others with no success.  In the past I've created a Line at one of the endpoints of the line and normal to the plane, then created the new datum plane using Two Lines, but that just seems like a work around for something that should be simple.  Is there a way to do this that I'm missing or is that my only option?  

Mike

RE: normal datum plane

Using the 'inferred' option: pick the line (not at a control point) then the plane, type in 90 for the angle.

RE: normal datum plane

I think you need to select the plane first.

RE: normal datum plane

Works for me in either pick order. Trick seems to be picking on the line away from a control point.

RE: normal datum plane

(OP)
<smacks forehead>  I don't believe it's that easy! I've been picking the endpoints of the line all this time.  

Cowski I will hoist a couple in your honor thisa Sunday!

Mike

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