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Align Plane
Perform minimal rotation to align a plane with a guide vector
Details
ID
tool-vector-align-plane
Name
Align Plane
Group
Vector
Package
Tool
Keywords
pl
dir
Input ports
| Name | Type | Description | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plane | Plane | Plane to straighten | |
| Vector | Vector | Straightening guide direction | [1,1,0] |
Output ports
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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\