Can I reorient the view orientation for "N" normal, align with a line/axis/plane?

Steffen_Schmidt

Dear all

I have created a tilted plane, through a line on a surface (line/angle) but when I want to sketch on that plane, it is rotated slightly from horisontal, see pictures. 

Is there any way I can redefine what is "horisontal" in such a way that I can use "horizontal" and "vertical" constrains and when I draw a square, it is not tilted?

Part : https://cad.onshape.com/documents/a0cfef78c20783ffeef31371/w/0400253d2900febd119ddd1f/e/5ce5ef5a97abab0207095277

Thanks in advance

bruce_williams

Create a mate connector in the orientation desired. Then choose the mate connector for the sketch plane.  Constraints will be based on axis of mate connector.

edit: you can also choose the mate connector from graphic screen or feature list and hit 'N' key for normal.  That is a great way to get coordinate system where you need and view normal to it.

  

bruce_williams

Create a mate connector in the orientation desired. Then choose the mate connector for the sketch plane.  Constraints will be based on axis of mate connector.

edit: you can also choose the mate connector from graphic screen or feature list and hit 'N' key for normal.  That is a great way to get coordinate system where you need and view normal to it.

  

Steffen_Schmidt

Thank you so much Bruce - That was a clever solution. :-)

bruce_williams

You are most welcome.  Keep on going and post any questions or issues - the forum has a bunch of helpful (& some really advanced) people that I have learned a lot from.