When you add distance variables to a custom component, you must select a plane type. The plane type defines what planes you can select.
You have the following options:
For more information, see Add variables to a custom component.
Plane type
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Description
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Example
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Boundary planes
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You can select the edges of a bounding box that surrounds the profile.
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Center planes
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You can select the center planes of a profile.
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Outline planes
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You can select the outer and inner surfaces of a profile.
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Cut planes
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If the part contains line, part, or polygon cuts, this option enables you to select cut surfaces. Fittings cannot be selected.
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Component planes
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What you can select depends on the component type and the Position type of the custom component.
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