Create or edit a reference vector

Use the Vector tool to create a general-purpose reference vector at a location in space or on any type of geometry. You can use this vector as input to tools that require a direction.

Create a reference vector

1. Choose Construction > Vector.
2. Click to place the origin of the reference vector, or type the coordinates.

   See Use the mouse and keyboard in tools.

3. Set the direction of the reference vector.
   Tip:

   If you constrained the vector origin to a curve or surface, you can click XYZ/GEOM to switch the manipulator orientation between global (XYZ) and geometry parameter space (GEOM).

4. Click Set Vector.

Edit a reference vector

1. Choose Construction > Vector.
2. Click the origin or end point of the vector to edit them.
3. Click Next Vector.

Create a reference vector from a perspective view

1. Choose Utilities > Plug-in Manager.
2. Load the createPerspCameraVector plug-in.
3. Choose Construction > Create Persp Camera Vector.
4. Click in the perspective view to create the vector.
   Note:

   Because the vector is perpendicular to the view, you may need to tumble the view to see the vector.