Use the Reference Plane tool to draw reference planes to use as a guideline in your design.
Reference planes are an integral part of family creation. Reference planes display in each plan view that you create for a model.
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Reference Planes
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- Add a Reference Plane
Use the Line tool or the Pick Line tool to draw a reference plane. - Name Reference Planes
Name each reference plane so you can assign it to be the current work plane. - Hide the Reference Plane in the View
Hide a selected reference plane or all reference planes in a view. - Create Reference Plane Subcategories
Assign a subcategory to a reference plane to control visibility and graphics settings. - Video: Adding a Subcategory to a Reference Plane
Adding subcategories to reference planes make them easier to use and easier to control their visibility in models. - Reference Plane Properties
Select a reference plane, and view or modify its properties on the Properties palette.
Parent topic: Tools and Techniques