Create View Perpendicular to Surface

Module(s): Shell

You can use the Create View Perpendicular to Surface tool to create a view perpendicular to an inclined surface in order to display it at its actual size.

To create views perpendicular to specific surfaces

1. Click Create View Perpendicular to Surface (How).
   

   Activate Create View Perpendicular to Surface in one of the following ways

   • Menu bar: Create Engineering Views, Details Shell

   • Palette: Tools Create area in the following module(s):

   Shell

2. Click the first line of the shortened surface in a view.
3. Click the second line of the shortened surface.
   Use the lines displayed in another color as an aid to orientation.
4. Place the new view (a preview of the view is attached to the crosshairs) where you require.
   Various data entry tools are provided to help you position it accurately.
   

Note: The automatic tools for reinforcing bars, meshes, views and sections are not taken into account by this tool.