Setting and Showing the Work Plane

To show the active work plane of a view

To set the work plane of a view

  1. Click Model tabWork Plane panel (Set).
  2. In the Work Plane dialog, under Specify a new Work Plane, select one of the following options:
    • Name—Choose an available work plane from the list, and click OK.

      The list includes levels and named reference planes.

    • Pick a planeVasari creates a plane coincident to the selected plane. Select this option and click OK. Then move the cursor over the drawing area to highlight available work planes, and click to select the desired plane.

      You can select any plane that can be dimensioned, including wall faces, extrusion faces, levels, and reference planes.

    • Pick a line and use the work plane it was sketched inVasari creates a work plane that is coplanar with the work plane of the selected line. Select this option and click OK. Then move the cursor over the drawing area to highlight available lines, and click to select one.
  3. If the selected plane is perpendicular to the current view, the Go to View dialog opens. Select a view, and click Open View.