How To Create An Offset Plane In Solidworks

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Move, Resize, and Copy Planes

You can move, resize, and copy planes using the plane handles and edges.

Displaying Plane Handles

To display the plane's handles:

Do one of the following:

Click the plane's name in the FeatureManager design tree or in the graphics area.
Click the edge of the plane.

Using the plane's handles and edges, you can do the following:

Resize the plane by dragging a corner or edge handle.
Move the plane by dragging the edge of the plane.
Copy the plane by selecting a plane in the graphics area. Then hold down the Ctrl key and, using the edge, drag to a new location. An offset plane is created.

Modifying the Offset Distance, Angle, or Distance Between Planes

To modify the offset distance, angle, or distance between planes:

Click the plane to display the offset distance or angle.
Do one of the following:
- Click the dimension or angle to enter Quick Edit mode, and type a new value.
- Drag the manipulator at the end of the dimension line using Instant3D rulers to set the offset distance.
- 1. Right-click the name of the plane in the FeatureManager design tree.
  2. Select Edit Feature.
  3. In the PropertyManager, enter new values to define the plane, then click .

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