Work Planes

A work plane is a virtual 2-dimensional surface used as the origin for a view or for sketching elements.

Work PlaneSet or Show or Viewer

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About Work Planes
A work plane is a virtual 2-dimensional surface.
About Elements Associated with Work Planes
A family that is work plane-based, or an element that is not level-based (a hosted element), is associated with a work plane.
Show the Work Plane of a View
The work plane displays as a grid in the view.
Set the Work Plane of a View
Select a work plane by name, by picking a plane, or by picking a line in the plane you want to select.
Change the Work Plane of an Element
Use this tool to select a new work plane that is parallel to the existing work plane.
Edit with the Workplane Viewer
Use the Workplane Viewer to modify work plane-based elements of the model.
Dissociate an Element from a Work Plane
When an element is no longer associated with a work plane, the element is free to move irrespective of a work plane.
Modify the Work Plane Grid
When using a work plane, you can change the spacing for the work plane grid, resize the grid, and rotate the grid.
Work Plane Dialog
Use the Work Plane dialog to show or change the work plane of a view, or to show, set, change, or dissociate the work plane of a work plane-based element.

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