About how reference planes are selected for 2D features

The way in which PowerInspect applies a reference plane depends on the probe method selected:

• If the BodyPanelmethod is selected, PowerInspect creates a local reference plane for the feature. For example:

  

• If any other probing method is selected, PowerInspect tries to match the feature to an existing reference plane using:
  • The normal orientation of the feature and the plane (they must share the same orientation with a tolerance of +/- 15 degrees).
  • The location of the plane. If there is more than one plane with the same orientation of the feature, PowerInspect selects the one closest to the feature.

  If no suitable plane is found, PowerInspect creates one.