Create CAD Entities With Vertical Plane Method

The Vertical Plane method can be used to create CAD entities on a vertical plane, a plane defined by selecting two coordinates in the Run View.

To Create CAD Entities With Vertical Plane Method:

1. Click on the 3D Coordinate Picker Type pull-down arrow.
2. Choose the Vertical Picker from the drop-down list.
3. In the Plane View drop-down list, located next to the 3D Coordinate Picker Type field, do one of the following:

   

   If the depth plane representing the surface on which you want to measure is listed, select it.

   If the depth plane is not listed, do the following:

   1. Select <<Define New Depth Plane>>.

      The Define Depth Plane command pane displays.

   2. Enter a name for the new depth plane
   3. For Point 1, enter an existing point coordinate or use the pixel picker to select the coordinate on the Run View.
   4. Repeat for Point 2.

   

   Point 1 and Point 2 must be opposite as illustrated above.

4. Click OK.

   The new depth plane is represented by a shaded rectangle in the Plan View and in the Run View.

   

   The new depth plane is now available for selection in the Plane drop-down list.

   

5. Use any CAD tool that has a coordinate picker to define a CAD entity on the new depth plane.