EnSight provides a plane specification tool called the “Plane” tool. When visible, the Plane tool appears as a
(typically white) rectangular region with an axis located at the center point. The Plane can also have a semitransparent “filled” center that enhances visibility of the region. The Plane tool is used to supply EnSight with a
planar specification, for example to specify the location for a planar clip or a “net” for a particle trace.
BASIC OPERATION
In many cases, the Plane tool will automatically turn on when performing some function that requires it. You can also
turn the tool on and off manually by toggling one of the Plane entries in the Tools menu (e.g. Tools > Plane) or by
clicking the Plane toggle on the Desktop.
The Plane tool can be placed in three ways: interactively through direct manipulation of tool “hotpoints” with the
mouse, by positioning the mouse pointer over a part and typing the ‘p’ key, or precisely positioned by typing
coordinates into a dialog.
Plane moving is restricted to the plane perpendicular to your line of sight. If you need to move the Plane in another
plane, rotate the model such that the desired translation plane is perpendicular to your new line of sight. (Note that
the Plane will not exactly track the location of the mouse pointer.)
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