The figure below shows an example of creating a datum plane passing through
a point and normal to an edge.
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 plane 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
Plane.
The Method list indicates the methods you can
use to create a datum plane.
From the Method list, select Point and
normal.
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 point.
From the part or assembly in the current viewport, select an edge.
The datum plane appears. You cannot modify a datum plane created with
this method; you must delete the old plane and create a new one.