Planar
- Last UpdatedApr 08, 2026
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Creates a planar surface at a grid position or along a main axis.
Methods to create a planar surface include:
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Offset |
Defines an offset value that is added to the selected grid position when creating the surface. |
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X |
Switches the view to the X-axis plane and allows creation of a polyface surface using X-axis grid positions. |
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Y |
Switches the view to the Y-axis plane and allows creation of a polyface surface using Y-axis grid positions. |
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Z |
Switches the view to the Z-axis plane and allows creation of a polyface surface using Z-axis grid positions. |
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Plane |
Creates a polyface surface at a specified absolute coordinate instead of a grid-defined location. |
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Points |
Creates a polyface surface defined by three indicated points. The surface is generated from the inclined plane formed by these points. |
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Angles |
Creates a polyface surface from angles. Specify a location along one main axis, then define angles as necessary. The surface is created as an inclined plane based on the supplied angles. |
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2 Points + Angle |
Creates a planar surface from two defined points and an angle. The resulting plane is determined by the angle applied around the first point relative to the line connecting the two points.
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Rectangle |
Creates a rectangular planar surface from defined corner locations on an orthogonal plane (X, Y, or Z), using either grid planes or absolute planes. |
Create a Planar Surface
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On the Common Reference tab, in the Create group, select Surface.
By default, the system prompts you to specify a location along the X-axis.
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(Optional) To choose a different creation option, press the down arrow and select from available options:
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Follow the prompts to indicate the locations appropriate for the selected creation mode.
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Press Enter to accept the chosen locations.
The system creates the planar surface and stores it as a SRFSUR element.
You can modify the surface at any time in the Properties window. See Properties for more information.