You can create temporary points, axes, and planes while working with other tools.
Temporary objects can be used to dimension to and create other objects. For example, you
can use them to create a ruler dimension, or anchor the Move handle on them.
To clear a temporary object, select the object and press Delete. A temporary object also
disappears when you click in an empty space with the Selection tool or create another
temporary object.
Alt+Shift+click
2D Example
3D Example
A point
Two points
Three points
Not applicable in 2D
Two parallel lines or edges
Two parallel planes
Not applicable in 2D
Two non-parallel lines, edges, or axes
Two non-parallel planes
Not applicable in 2D
Three planes
Not applicable in 2D
An arc
A conical face and its axis
Not applicable in 2D
Ellipse
A line or edge and a point that is not in line with
the line or edge
An axis and an intersecting face or surface
Not applicable in 2D
A curve and an intersecting face or surface
Not applicable in 2D
A point and a face or surface
Not applicable in 2D
A point and a line or edge
2D and 3D produce the same result, shown on the right.