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582 | Chapter 20 Combining Parts and Surfaces
Attaching Surfaces Parametrically
Next, you create a work plane and work point and then dimension the work
point to the part. This dimension establishes a parametric relationship
between the surface and the part. The position of the surface is controlled by
the work point, and its orientation is controlled by the work plane associated
with the work point. Later, if you modify the position of the work point, the
surface location moves accordingly.
To position the work plane and work point easily, work in the isometric view.
To attach a surface to a part
1 Use
AMWORKPLN to create a work plane.
Context Menu In the graphics area, right-click and choose Sketched &
Work Features Work Plane.
In the Work Plane Feature dialog box, specify:
1st Modifier: Planar Parallel
2nd Modifier: Offset
Offset: Enter 1
Create Sketch Plane: Select the check box
Choose OK.
2 Position the offset work plane on the part, responding to the prompts.
Select work plane, planar face or [worldXy/worldYz/worldZx/Ucs]:
Select the front face of the camera (1)
Enter an option [Next/Accept] <Accept>:
Choose n to cycle to the front face, or press
ENTER
Enter an option [Flip/Accept] <Accept>:
Choose f to flip the direction arrow away from the camera body, or press ENTER
Plane = Parametric
Select edge to align X axis or [Flip/Rotate/Origin] <Accept>:
Verify that the UCS icon is upright and press
ENTER