Work Planes and Grids

Grids serve as input assistance in the work plane.

Work plane

The work plane is defined by the two mutually orthogonal axes Y and Z. The intersection of the axes represents the origin (zero point) of the work plane.

You can adjust the position of the work plane zero point by entering the coordinates in the 'Origin Coordinates' section or define the point graphically with the button.

Grid/Snap

The grid consists of points displayed in the work plane. They facilitate the data input: When you set objects graphically, the object points are snapped to these grid points.

Grid

Use the 'Visible' check box to show or hide the grid. If you want to use different grid settings in the windows, deactivate the 'Identical for all windows' option.

Number of Grid Points

If the 'Adjust dynamically to model size' check box is selected, RSECTION automatically adjusts the grid area to the dimensions of the model. Thus, there are always enough grid points available around the model. After each entry, the required grid points are recalculated.

To define the number of grid points individually, deactivate the dynamic grid adjustment. Thus, separate specifications for the positive and negative 'Direction' of each axis are possible.

Snap to Grid Points

With the 'Enabled' check box, you can switch the snap function on and off independently of the grid display. Thus, objects can be snapped to the grid points even if the grid is hidden.

The 'Distance' set in pixels defines the distance from the grid point at which the mouse pointer snaps.

Grid Line Spacing

The grid is structured by grid lines that are evenly spaced. Enter the 'Number' of grid points after which a grid line is to be displayed. Separate specifications for directions 1 and 2 are possible.

Grid Point Spacing

You can define the 'distance' of the grid points for directions 1 and 2 separately (see dialog graphic).

To perform a 'Rotation' of the grid in the work plane, enter the rotation angle β.