How do you create an extra plane in SOLIDWORKS?

Adding planes to SOLIDWORKS is achieved using the Plane Wizard. The Plane Wizard can be accessed via Features > Reference Geometry > Plane on the command manager, or via Insert > Reference Geometry > Plane from the drop down menu. Up to three references can be selected in order to define a new plane.

How do I create a view plane in SOLIDWORKS?

Creating Planes Normal to View

1. Orient the model to the desired view orientation.
2. Click Plane (Reference Geometry toolbar) or Insert > Reference Geometry > Plane.
3. For First Reference , select a vertex in the graphics area.
4. In the PropertyManager, under First Reference, click Parallel to screen .

How do you build a new plane?

Creating Planes

1. Click Plane (Reference Geometry toolbar) or Insert > Reference Geometry > Plane .
2. In the PropertyManager, select an entity for First Reference .
3. Select a Second Reference and Third Reference as necessary to define the plane.
4. Click .

How do you add an auxiliary plane in SOLIDWORKS?

To create an auxiliary view:

1. Click Auxiliary View. (Drawing toolbar), or click Insert > Drawing View > Auxiliary.
2. Select a reference edge (not a horizontal or vertical edge, which would create a standard Projection View).
3. Move the pointer until the view is where you want, then click to place the view.

How do I create a new sketch in SolidWorks?

Do one of the following:

1. Click a sketch tool on the Sketch toolbar, such as Rectangle. .
2. Click Sketch. on the Sketch toolbar, or click Insert > Sketch.

How do you change planes in Solidworks?

To change the plane, right click on the sketch in the Feature Manager and select the Edit Sketch Plane Icon. When you do, the Edit Sketch Plane command opens. To change the plane, right click in the window and clear the selections.