Planes for Features-SolidEdge

Defining Planes for Features

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Overview: Reference planes are the building blocks for the model, and are necessary for creating additional features. Watch the video for a more comprehensive look at the subject. This is a sound video, so please adjust your volume accordingly.

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Defining a Plane for Features

When creating features like protrusions or cutouts, you are first asked to select a planar face or reference plane. If you select a planar face of a solid, technically no plane will be created. However, the subsequent sketch will be associated to that face. You have the option to create a coincident plane on the planar face as well, but you will not gain any functional advantage. Using a planar face to define features and profiles helps to minimize the number of features in the Feature PathFinder.