Line-Plane

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Line-Plane

The DVTI_lineang Line-Plane measurement is based on the orientation of a line relative to a plane.

 

Also see:  

Vector Direction

Before Analysis Validation

After Analysis Validation

Example Model:

C:\Users\Public\Documents\DCS\3DCS_All Platforms_8_0_0_1\3DCS CAD & Example Models\Reference Models\Measures\Line to Plane

 

 

Inputs:

Geometry Requirements: 5 Points  (2 Points for a Line and 3 for a Plane)

Measure Type: Line-Plane

Direction Mode: True Angle, Projected on Plane

Direction: Required for: Projected on Plane

Output:

Direction Mode: True Angle

The measurement calculates the smallest angle between the line and the plane. The measurement will be between 0 and 90 degrees. No direction vector applies. This mode may produce incorrect Contributor Analysis or GeoFactor Equation-Based, see Analysis Comparison & Assumptions.

 

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Direction Mode: Projected on Plane

The measurement calculates the angle as it is viewed from the direction specified. The measurement will be between -90 and +90 degrees. The plane direction and the line direction are projected onto a plane defined by the Vector direction of the measure. Then the angle between the two projected directions is measured. The measurement will be negative if the angle between the projections is more than 90 degrees.

 

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