Activating an Existing Work Plane

Activate an existing work plane as follows:

1. Select Modeling | Connection | Distance > Activate Workplane. Work planes in the building model are highlighted in color.
2. Select the desired building component to activate the work plane it is on. For example, select either of the following:
   • A truss volume to which you have added parts from the truss library.
   • A wall to which you have added parts from the profile library.
   • A wall with constraints between its parts.
3. The dimension constraints added earlier to the work plane will be displayed.

   

4. If necessary, rotate the model until the work plane is perpendicular. For example, select Select From Model from the tool strip, and click a surface of the building component.
5. Edit the components on the work plane. You can add and delete profiles, joints and geometric constraints.
6. Then, close the work plane. Select Modeling | Connection | Distance > Close Workplane.