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Command Help |
Command Name |
Menu |
Quick Key |
Link to Command Table |
plane-by-two-points |
View ribbon | Sections | 2 Points With a 3D window in focus, Press "2" |
2 |
Description
Set (andoptionally align) the current 3D window section position and orientation based on two selected points.
This command will create a new section plane and, if selected, automatically orient the view so that it is orthogonal to the new plane.
How to use
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Run the command.
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Following the prompt, select (snapping is allowed) the first reference point in the window.
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Following the prompt, select (snapping is allowed) the second reference point in the window.
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To automatically align the view with the new section definition, select Auto align section, otherwise leave it unselected to leave the view position and orientation as it is.
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In the Orientation dialog, select a view orientation in relation to the 2 anchor points (essentially, choose the third axis).
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click OK.
A new section will be created, and if you chose to do so, the view direction will be automatically oriented to be orthogonal to that section.