Part Modeling > Part Modeling > Datum Features > Datum Axes > To Create a Datum Axis Parallel to a Linear Entity and Through a Datum Point or Vertex
To Create a Datum Axis Parallel to a Linear Entity and Through a Datum Point or Vertex
1. Click Model > Axis. The Datum Axis dialog box opens.
2. Select a curve, edge, datum axis, or surface of revolution of a cylinder or cone (the axis will be parallel to the axis of revolution of the surface).
3. In the Datum Axis dialog box, next to the reference, select Parallel from the list.
4. Hold down the CTRL key while you select a datum point or vertex.
5. Click OK.
1. Surface of revolution, the datum axis is parallel to its axis
2. Datum point through which the axis passes
3. Datum axis that is created