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How can I create a sketch plane from below or above a plane .

Omer
Omer Member Posts: 5 ✭
I want to use a plane that no plane or surface exist yet. Is it possible to move a surface downward or upward direction (ie paralel to its normal vectors) ? I think this would suffice 
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  • traveler_hauptman
    traveler_hauptman Member, OS Professional, Mentor, Developers Posts: 423 PRO
    edited April 2015 Answer ✓
    There is a feature tool called 'Plane' that will create a new plane relative to a surface. Is this what you were looking for?

    You can then use that new plane is the same way you use any other surface.

    It is also possible to move a surface. Select the surface and then select the Extrude tool.
  • _Ðave_
    _Ðave_ Member, Developers Posts: 712 ✭✭✭✭
    Answer ✓
    You can also offset a new plane from any plane or surface when using the plane tool.

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  • traveler_hauptman
    traveler_hauptman Member, OS Professional, Mentor, Developers Posts: 423 PRO
    edited April 2015 Answer ✓
    There is a feature tool called 'Plane' that will create a new plane relative to a surface. Is this what you were looking for?

    You can then use that new plane is the same way you use any other surface.

    It is also possible to move a surface. Select the surface and then select the Extrude tool.
  • _Ðave_
    _Ðave_ Member, Developers Posts: 712 ✭✭✭✭
    Answer ✓
    You can also offset a new plane from any plane or surface when using the plane tool.