Usual routine for reference geometry, start the tool (thru’ the Features tab) and choose appropriate references to place it relative to existing model geometry or other reference geometry. There are no drag handles which means a bit more travel and keyboard work.
No need to Crtl/collect the refs, the system will toggle to the next selection box once the 1st ref is selected.
Planes
Offset from existing plane quick build – hover over existing plane > Crtl > LMB drag to position – doesn’t recognise planer surfaces.
Generally start the tool, picks your refs. If alternative setups are available with the selected refs then they will be offered.
Axis
Select your refs and a setup will be selected, switch if needed. There is no ‘normal to plane with offset refs’ setup, you will need to create a point on the plane first.
Points
Points are (generally) individual features, no option to manages multiple points under a single feature. No drag handles again.
There is an option to create a pattern of points distributed evenly along a curve.
Curves
Sketched curves – see SW Sketching and SW Surface Modelling
Projected curves – can only use sketched curves not 3D curves or edges
3D curves – the Curve Through Reference Points does not allow setting of end conditions so the 3D sketch spline is probably the best bet.
Intersect curve – as usual, intersecting surfaces and/or planes.
Section Curves – Pierce Relation
Setting up classic section curves connected to a midplane curve? You can’t create a reference point at the intersect of a plane and a curve so create the point first and then the plane thru’ the point – ref to the point in the sketch.
Or create a simple parallel plane, create the sketch, Ctrl select the new curve and the intersecting curve and use the Pierce relation.
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