Tool

Plane By Normal

Vector

Create a plane perpendicular to a vector

Docs for v2.1.18, the latest version.

ID

tool-vector-plane-by-normal

Group

Vector

Plugin

Tool

Keywords

constructPlane
norm
pn

Plane By Normal

Vector

2 inputs, 1 output

Ports

Inputs

2

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

Origin

Point

Default [0,0,0]

Origin of plane

Z

Vector

Default [0,0,1]

Z-axis direction of plane

Outputs

1

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

Plane

Plane

Constructed plane

Creation method#

There are two options for creating a Plane By Normal node.#

  • The first way to create a Plane By Normal 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.
    • constructPlane , norm , pn
  • The second way is to select a Plane By Normal node from the menu that opens from the top left.
    • Menu > Tool > Vector > Plane By Normal

Steps#

  • Create a Plane By Normal node.
  • Connect the origin of a plane to the first port.
  • Connect the Z-axis direction of the plane to the second port.

After creating a node, connect the origin of a plane to the first port, the Z-axis direction of the plane to the second port. On the output ports, you will get the constructed plane.

See also#

Adjust Plane
Construct Plane
PlaneXY
PlaneXZ
PlaneYZ
Plane By Normal\

History

First documented in v2.1.18

Oct 20, 2026

Versions before it were published before changes were recorded.