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To Create an Intent Datum Using Datum Reference Features
1. Click Model > Datum > Reference. The Datum Reference dialog box opens.
2. Under Type, select one of the following options:
Intent Datum Point
Intent Datum Plane
Intent Datum Coordinate System
Intent Datum Axis
3. In the graphics window, select a datum plane, a datum axis, a datum point, or a datum coordinate system to define the datum reference feature.
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You can also select geometry in the graphics window first, and then click Model > Datum > Reference to open the Datum Reference dialog box. An intent object type appears in the Type box according to the type of datum you selected.
4. To name the intent datum, select the Intent Name check box. The Intent and Instance boxes become available.
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If you do not select the Intent Name check box, the intent object does not receive a descriptive name or a default name. On the Properties tab, you can change the name that appears in the Model Tree, but you cannot use this name to search for intent objects or to automatically place user-defined features (UDFs).
5. In the Intent box, type a descriptive name, for example, SKETCH_PLANE, or accept the default name.
6. In the Instance box, type a descriptive name, for example, MOUNTING_BOSS, or accept the instance number.
7. Click OK.