Alibre Design

Chapter 6 - Reference Geometry6.1.6 Three Point PlaneYou can create a plane through three points or vertices.‣ To create a plane through three points: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 point or vertex.Select a second point or vertex.3. Select the third point or vertex. A preview of the new plane is displayed.4. Click OK to create the plane.6.1.7 Plane Normal to 3D Sketch or 3D EdgeYou can create a plane normal to an open 3D sketch or normal to an edge of a solidmodel.‣ To create a plane normal to a 3D sketch or edge: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 open 3D sketch or model edge. A preview of the new plane isdisplayed.3. Check the Other End box to move the plane to the other end of the sketch oredge.4. Click OK to create the plane.144