REFERENCE PLANE

Shortcut: RP

Description

Creates a reference plane used to sketch or constrain elements.

Context

To create a reference for sketching, aligning, dimensioning, or as a work plane.

💡 Pro Tips

Name your reference planes in the Properties palette to easily find them when setting a work plane.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

  • Creating too many unnamed reference planes, leading to confusion.
  • Forgetting that they are infinite planes, even if the line you draw is short.

Category: Architecture | Difficulty: ⭐⭐ (2/3) | Frequency: Very Common