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Automatically re-sizing datum planes 1

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cinnamongirl

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Is there a way to re-size datum planes so they envelope the entire part? I know I can manually drag the points on a plane but there are times when a plane is way off to the side so a shortcut would be very helpful.
 
If you don't see the auto-resize option on your RMB (Right Mouse Button) menu you just need to drag one of the corners to manually resize then you will get the Auto-Size option.

Michael
CSWP, CSWI, CSWST
Certified SolidWorks(Professional, Instructor, Support Tech.)
 
Thank you, never knew that feature was there.
 
One other thing to remember, if the plane does not contain any geometry it will not automatically resize.

I use a lot of reference planes for DriveWorks and have found this to be the case.

Please feel free to let me know if I am missing something.

Christopher Zona - Product Designer
Loretto, Ontario
 
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