Plane

Create and edit a plane or a square.

Create a Plane or a Square

Create a plane by defining two opposite corners or the center and a corner. Or create a square by defining two opposite corners.

  1. On the ribbon, click the Surfaces tab.
  2. Click the Plane icon.

  3. Create the plane or square:
    To create this Do this
    Plane by corners Drag to define the first corner and the opposite corner.
    Plane by center and corner Hold down Ctrl while dragging to define the center and a corner.
    Square by corners Hold down Shift while dragging to define the first corner and the opposite corner.
  4. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.
    Note: Use both CTRL and SHIFT to create a centered square.

Edit a Plane or a Square

Resize or lock the edges of the plane or square.

  1. Double-click the plane to enter edit mode.
    To Do this
    Change the length
    • Drag the arrow along the length.
    • Click the text box along the length, and then type a value.
    Change the width
    • Drag the arrow along the width.
    • Click the text box along the width, and then type a value.
    Change the length and the width simultaneously Drag the arrow at the corner of the plane.
    Lock the edges Hover over the edges of the plane, and then click the Lock/Unlock icon.
  2. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.