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Changing the Work Plane of an Element

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    1. Select a work plane-based element in a view.
    2. Click Modify | <Element> tabWork Plane panel (Edit Work Plane).
      NoteWhen you use the Edit Work Plane option, the new work plane must be parallel to the existing work plane. If you need to select a work plane that is not parallel to the existing work plane, use the Rehost option. See Moving Work Plane-Based or Face-Based Elements and Components to Different Hosts.

      The Work Plane dialog displays, and the work plane grid for the element displays in the view.

    3. If desired, click Show to display other views that can show the work plane for the element.
    4. Select another work plane.

      See Setting the Work Plane for details on work plane options.