Alibre Design

Chapter 6 - Reference Geometry6.1.4 Parallel Plane Through a PointYou can create a plane parallel to an existing reference plane or planar face through anexisting point.‣ To create a parallel plane through a point:1. Select the Insert Plane tool from the Inspection toolbar; or from the Insertmenu, select Plane; or right-click in the work area and select Insert Plane fromthe pop-up menu. The Insert Plane dialog box appears.2. Select an existing reference plane or planar face.Select an existing reference point. A preview of the new plane is displayed.3. Click OK to create the plane.6.1.5 Plane at Line and PointYou can create a plane through an edge or axis and a point or vertex.‣ To create a plane through a line and point:1. Select the Insert Plane tool from the Inspection toolbar; or from the Insertmenu, select Plane; or right-click in the work area and select Insert Plane fromthe pop-up menu. The Insert Plane dialog box appears.2. Select an existing axis or edge.Select an existing reference point or vertex. A preview of the new plane isdisplayed.3. Select the Containing Edge/Axis option to create the plane through both thepoint and the axis/edge.Select the Normal to Edge/Axis option to create the plane through the pointand normal to the axis/edge.4. Click OK to create the plane.143