Create Reference Point

Use the Create Reference Point to to create a point in the coordinate system, e.g. as reference for dimensions. 

The Create Reference Point tool is located in More in the Tools group of the 3D-Mode tab.

Create Reference Point

Apply xyz Coordinate of the Model

Create Reference Point 

Click the Create Reference Point tool in More tools in the Toolbox group of the 3D-Mode tab. 

Select a reference to get X, Y, and Z coordinates of model or enter the coordinates for the reference point directly in the X, Y and Z field.

Free point on surface

Point on edge

Vertex

Center (Center of circles)

Edge center

Center (Center of circle) 
Select three points to determine a circle and use its center as a reference.

Intersection of two edges or edge and plane
Select two edges or one edge and a plane and use their intersection as a reference.

Center of mass
Use the center of mass of a model as a reference.

Load
To load coordinates of one or more reference points from a file (*.txt or *.xyz) click Load.

Move the cursor across the model and possible reference points will be shown in light blue.
Click to select a point.
The applicable coordinates of the point are applied to accordant input field.

Color
To select a color for the reference point, click the Point color button and pick a color from the color palette.

Create 
Create the reference point.

Undo
Undo the last action.

Structure of a Point file (*.txt or *.xyz)

Point  files are simple text files that can be easily edited with an editor.
3D-Tool point files are structured as follows:

  • Individual points are separated by a line break.
  • A point is specified with 3 values for the coordinates, each separated by spaces.
  • # signals a comment line


Example

# Example for a point

1.0 2.0 3.0