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Principle


By default, you work in the orthogonal XYZ crossbar of the model. Any element that it draws or models is first represented on one of the three natural planes of space:
XY plane for top view
XZ plane for front view
YZ plane for side view
The complexity of some models can sometimes require working or marking either along the diagonal orientations or on any 3D plans of the space. To tackle this type of situation, a new principle gives you the possibility to reposition the whole or a part of the model from a defined plane or direction to a position parallel to one of the 3 natural planes of the XYZ crossbar, that are easier to remember.
Thus, you can model or modify the elements in this crossbar that will finally find their complex position once the original orientation of the model is restored.
Application
This principle is particularly useful to:
Add texts following the inclined direction of a part of a plane.
Apply the automatic horizontal or vertical commands to a plane on the diagonal zones.
Stretch a side-long part of an element or a design inside a rectangular window.
Project a polygon along a free axis.
Model complex forms by following the orientation of a free plan in the space.
Example of 2D operation
EXAMPLE 1 : The following example illustrates some possibilities given by the reorientation applied to a two-dimensional plane

Figure 1: The model in its original position.
Figure 2: Reorientation of the model by aligning the left part with the X direction of the XY plane.

Figure 3: Addition of texts and the horizontal and vertical dimensions.
Figure 4: Stretching a part of the model (the kitchen is bigger).

Figure 5: Restoring original orientation of the model.

Example of 3D operation
EXAMPLE 2 : The following example illustrates a possibility given by the reorientation applied to a three-dimensional model:

Figure 1: The model in its original position.
Figure 2: Reorientation of the model by aligning the right wall with the XZ plane

Figure 3: Work simulation by displaying the model in front elevation.
Figure 4: Modeling a new element.

Figure 5: Model in axonometric view.
Figure 6: Restoring original orientation of the model.