Creating a datum axis normal to a plane and passing through a
point
You can position a datum axis by selecting a plane and a point
that is not on the plane.
Abaqus/CAE
creates a datum axis that is normal to the plane and passes through the
point.
The figure below shows an example of creating a datum axis normal to a plane
and passing through a point.
From the main menu bar, selectToolsDatum.
The Create Datum dialog box appears. The dialog
box outlines the types of datum geometry you can create.
Abaqus/CAE displays prompts
in the prompt area to guide you through the procedure.
Tip:
You can also create a datum axis using the
tool, located in the module toolbox. For a diagram of the
datum tools in the toolbox, see
Using the Datum toolset.
From the list of types at the top of the dialog box, choose
Axis.
The Method list indicates the methods you can
use to create a datum axis.
From the Method list, select Normal to
plane, thru point.
If desired, select Make Independent from the
prompt area to create the datum as an independent feature.
From the part or assembly in the current viewport, select a planar
face.
From the part or assembly in the current viewport, select a point.
The datum axis appears. You cannot modify a datum axis created with
this method; you must delete the old axis and create a new one.