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About perpendicular projection (sketch)

Walker
6-Contributor

About perpendicular projection (sketch)

Q3:XZ plane is my sketch plane, How to get the“perpendicular projection point” G of point K ? I can't do that by the snap tool or project tool. (the "S" shape curve is drawn in the ZY sketch plane )

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When sketching on the XZ plane, use the select references tool

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and add the endpoint of your curve that is on the YZ plane.  The projection of this point will appear at location "g" as a  reference point:

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When sketching on the XZ plane, use the select references tool

pausob_0-1652453549941.png

 

and add the endpoint of your curve that is on the YZ plane.  The projection of this point will appear at location "g" as a  reference point:

pausob_1-1652453742970.png

 

Walker
6-Contributor
(To:pausob)

Thank you for your guidanceI finally understand!

tbraxton
21-Topaz II
(To:Walker)

Here is a video explaining the method used in the model I posted.

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Walker
6-Contributor
(To:tbraxton)

Thank you for your guidance. I finally understand! Blame my poor basic knowledgeI really appreciate your patient guidance. 

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