Construct tools (Edit Model)

When you want to create the base 2D profiles of preserve or obstacle geometry without leaving the Generative Design workspace, use the Construct tools in the Edit Model contextual environment.

The Construct tools in the Edit Model contextual environment are the same tools available in the Design workspace.

• Planes are used to create sketches when a planar face is not present, in planes other than the global axis, or as the input for other tools, such as the cutting tool for split body.
• Axes are used to create 3D features when a model edge isn't available. There are many types of axis - for example the axis through a cylinder, axis through two planes, or axis perpendicular to a face.
• Points are added to a model as a reference point from which to create additional geometry.

Use the links in the table to find out more about the tools.

Construct tools

Tool	Purpose
Offset Plane	Create a plane at a specified distance from an existing face or plane.
Plane at Angle	Create a plane at an angle relative to an edge or axis.
Tangent Plane	Create a plane tangent to a cylindrical face.
Midplane	Create a plane an equal distance from two existing faces, planes, or a face and a plane.
Plane Through Two Edges	Create a plane that passes through two edges or axes that are in the same mathematical plane. This tool is helpful when creating a connecting body between existing bodies.
Plane Through Three Points	Create a plane through three points or vertices.
Plane Tangent to Face at Point	Create a plane tangent to a cylindrical face, at a point on the face. Having a point at the location makes the location easy to select.
Plane Along Path	Create a plane normal to a sketch path or edge.
Axis Through Cylinder/Cone/Torus	Create an axis through the center of a cylinder, cone, or torus shape. Only one axis can be created at a time.
Axis Perpendicular at Point	Create an axis through a plane or surface, at a selected point. The workplane is not a valid entry for the face, but non-planar surfaces can be selected.
Axis Through Two Planes	Create an axis where two planes intersect. Global planes or construction planes can be used as selections.
Axis Through Two Points	Create an axis through two points or vertices.
Axis Through Edge	Create an axis by selecting a straight edge.
Axis Perpendicular to Face at Point	Create an axis, perpendicular to a surface or plane, at a selected point.
Point at Vertex	Create a point at a specific vertex.
Point Through Two Edges	Create a point where two edges, or the extension of the two edges, intersect.
Point Through Three Planes	Create a point where three planes, or the extension of three planes, intersect.
Point at Center of Circle/Sphere/Torus	Create a point at the center of a circular face, a sphere, or a torus.
Point at Edge and Plane	Create a point where a plane and an edge, or the extension of the two, intersect. Edges and planes do not need to be on the same body to make points with this tool.