Datum plan create.

[tgjang]

     

 

Hi

I would like to create a simple sample video as an educational resource on structured modeling.

I decided that the simplest African scooter will do, so I start designing it, but I get stuck on creating a datum plan and ask a question.

I'm asking because I can create Through Curve and Normal Plan (Angle) very easily in Creo or SolidWorks, but I can't do it in IronCad.

Thanks

 

 

 

African_Scooter.ics

Edited September 9, 2023 by tgjang

[Malcolm Crowe]

Hi tgjang,

It's possible to achieve the end result that you're asking, but just not in the way that you're asking. You need to add a perpendicular line within your 2D sketch, and then use the "Normal to Curve at Point" option. We often add these lines to our 2D sketches for this purpose. See the attached video.

When using this option, I recommend selecting the "Point" first, and the "Curve" (line) second.

Malcolm

[Cary OConnor]

I think the Angle to Face may work in this case. Select the Curve first (as the Axis) and then the plane. Set the angle to be 90. You have to stretch the plane handles to get it in the correct display location.