Work Planes and Grids

Grid helps you with the graphical input in the work plane.

Dialog Box "Work Plane and Grid/Snap"

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 using the button.

Grid/Snap

The grid consists of points displayed in the work plane. They facilitate the data input: When placing objects graphically, the object points snap to the grid points.

Grid

Use the "Visible" check box to show and 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 you have selected the "Dynamically according to size of model" check box, RSECTION automatically adjusts the grid area to the dimensions of the model. Thus, enough grid points are always 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

The "Enabled" check box allows you to 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 "Space" of the grid points separately for Directions 1 and 2.

To achieve a "Rotation" of the grid in the work plane, enter the rotation angle β.