Tool

Align Plane

Vector

Perform minimal rotation to align a plane with a guide vector

Docs for v2.1.18, the latest version.

ID

tool-vector-align-plane

Group

Vector

Plugin

Tool

Keywords

pl
dir
2 inputs, 2 outputs

Ports

Inputs

2

What the node takes in, from wires or typed values.

Plane

Plane

Plane to straighten

Vector

Vector

Default [1,1,0]

Straightening guide direction

Outputs

2

What the node gives out, to wire into other nodes.

Plane

Plane

Straightened plane

Angle

Number

Rotation angle

Creation method#

There are two options for creating Align Plane node.#

  • The first way to create Align Plane node using the search list, which is opened by double left-clicking in the workspace. You can write the name of the node you need, or words associated with this node.
    • pl , dir
  • The second way is to select Align Plane node from the menu that opens from the top left.
    • Menu > Tool > Vector > Align Plane

Steps#

  • Create Align Plane node.
  • Connect the plane to straighten to the first port.
  • Connect the straightening guide to the second port.

After creating a node, connect the plane to straighten to the first port, and the straightening guide to the second port. On the output ports, you will get the straightened plane and rotation angle.

See also#

Adjust Plane
Plane By Normal\

History

First documented in v2.1.18

Oct 20, 2026

Versions before it were published before changes were recorded.