Positioning Components using Reference Planes

This section describes commands that position the Component on the constrained centerline at the intersection with a fixed reference plane.

Any p-point on the Component may be used, although the default is the origin. This point is positioned along the constrained centerline through the reference plane which is defined by the 3D position through which it passes. The orientation of the reference plane defaults to perpendicular to the constrained centerline, although a different planar direction can be specified.

In no case is the volumetric geometry of the 3D model considered. These commands are therefore not suitable for ‘clearance’ positioning.

All the examples in this section assume Forwards routing mode. Generally, if Backwards is being used, then the effect of each command will be logically reversed.