Point-Plane

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Point-Plane

The DVTI_ptdist Point-Plane measurement is based on the position of a point 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\Point Plane

 

 

Input requirements:

Measure Type: Point to Plane

Geometry Requirement: 4 points

Direction Mode: True Distance, Projected on Vector

Direction: (Projected on Vector)

 

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Direction Mode: True Distance

The measurement calculates the perpendicular distance from the plane to the point.  The measurement cannot be negative.  No direction vector applies.  This mode may produce incorrect Contributor Analysis or GeoFactor Equation-Based results, see Analysis Comparison & Assumptions.

 

 

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Direction Mode: Projected Along Vector

One direction vector is required.  The vector specifies the direction of interest from the plane to the point. If the direction vector is parallel to the plane, a value of zero will be returned.  

The measurement calculates the distance from the plane to the point of interest along the direction vector. The measurement will be negative if the vector from the point to the plane is in the opposite direction of the direction vector.

 

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