Settings:
![MBD Settings 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/MBD-Settings-2.png)
Verisurf Preferences – open Verisurf Preferences – Display Settings dialog.
![Toggle WCS Axis toggle WCS axis](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Toggle-WCS-Axis-2.png)
Toggle WCS Axes – toggles the display of the WCS axis symbol at the origin of the WCS.
Utilities:
![3D PDF 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/3D-PDF-1.png)
Create 3D PDF – create an Adobe Acrobat 3D PDF file. Displays dimensional MBD, callouts, Datum Targets, and Analysis results.
![Screenshot 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screenshot-2.png)
Screenshot – captures graphics window images to be used in the Report Manager, Microsoft Paint, or Windows clipboard.
![Notepad 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Notepad-2.png)
Notepad – add model-associated (Part) notes for the current model/file, or general notes that persist across all models.
![Calculator 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Calculator.png)
Calculator – Windows system calculator.
![Merge CAD Files 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Merge-CAD-Files.png)
Merge CAD Files – simultaneously (batch) merge multiple CAD files into a single file.
CAD Tools:
![Minimum Bounding Box 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Minimum-Bounding-Box-1.png)
Minimum Bounding Box – used to determine the minimum material required for machining.
![Auto Flip Normals 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Auto-Flip-Normals-1.png)
Auto Flip Normals – flip and correct surface normal direction for Inspect/Build or surface profile Analysis.
![Power Select 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Power-Select-1.png)
Power Select – select a seed surface and contiguous surfaces will be added to the selection.
![Auto Hole Axis 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Auto-Hole-Axis-1.png)
Auto Hole-Axis – create hole axes, vectors, arcs, or points on all visible circular entities.
![Hole Axis 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Hole-Axis-1.png)
Hole-Axis – create a circle, centerline axis, centerpoint, or offset tooling point from a hole.
![Pierce 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pierce.png)
Pierce – create points at the intersection of line and surface entities.
![Extend Lines 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Extend-Lines.png)
Extend Lines – extend all or selected lines on the active CAD level.
![Name Points 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Name-Points.png)
Name Points – create labels to identify various points on the model, such as tooling
ball locations.
![Fit Curve from Chain 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Fit-Curve-from-Chain.png)
Fit Curve from Chain – fit splines through chained lines, arcs, and splines.
Planes:
![Grow Plane 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Grow-Plane.png)
Grow Plane – grow selected CAD plane or selected CAD plane edge by 10%.
![Shrink Plane 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Shrink-Plane.png)
Shrink Plane – shrink selected CAD plane or selected CAD plane edge by 10%.
![Trim Multiple Planes 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Trim-Multiple-Planes.png)
Trim Multiple Planes – trim selected planes at their intersections.
![Trim Planes 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Trim-Planes.png)
Trim Planes – trim (only) the first selected plane to the second selected plane.
![Intersect Planes 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Intersect-Planes.png)
Intersect Planes – create a line at the intersection of 2 planes or 2 planar entities.
![Distance Between Planes 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Distance-Between-Planes.png)
Distance Between Planes – calculate the distance (parallel planes) or angle (non-parallel planes) between any 2 selected planes.
![Auto Center Plane 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Auto-Center-Plane.png)
Auto Center Plane – reports Position to the center of airplane ribs using a mid-point between the two outer surfaces of the ribs.
![Bisect Planes 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Bisect-Planes.png)
Bisect Planes – create a new CAD plane mid-way between 2 selected CAD planes.
![Single Point Plane 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Single-Point-Plane.png)
Single Point Plane – click anywhere in the graphics region to create a new CAD plane on the active CPlane (construction plane).
Create WCS:
![WCS 3 Points 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/WCS-3-Points.png)
WCS 3 Points – create a new WCS by selecting the origin, a point on the X-axis, and a point to define the XY plane.
![WCS 2 Lines 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/WCS-2-Lines.png)
WCS 2 Lines – create a new WCS by selecting a line that defines the X-axis and another line to define the XY plane.
![WCS 3 Planes 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/WCS-3-Planes.png)
WCS 3 Planes – select a plane whose normal will define the Z-direction, a 2nd plane (whose intersection with the 1st) defines the X-axis, and a 3rd plane (whose intersection with the 1st and 2nd) defines the origin.
![WCS PPO 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/WCS-PPO.png)
WCS PPO – select a plane whose normal defines the Z-direction, a 2nd plane (whose intersection with the 1st) defines the X-axis, and a point along the intersection of the 2 planes to define the origin.
![WCS PLP 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/WCS-PLP.png)
WCS PLP – select a plane whose normal defines the Z-axis, then select the X-axis, and finally a point to establish the origin.
![WCS XYZ-ABC 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/WCS-XYZ-ABC.png)
WCS by XYZ ABC – define a new WCS relative to an existing WCS by entering the X, Y, and Z coordinates for the new WCS origin and (optionally) rotations about the X, Y, and Z axes.
![WCS PAO 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/WCS-PAO.png)
WCS PAO – select a plane whose normal defines the Z-axis, then 2 points to define the X-axis, and finally a point to establish the origin.
![WCS PLL 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/WCS-PLL.png)
WCS PLL – select a plane whose normal defines the Z-axis, then a line to define the X-axis, and finally a line to establish the Y-axis.
![WCS Matrix 3D Metrology Software, Training and CMMsVerisurf Tools Definitions](https://www.verisurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/WCS-Matrix.png)
WCS by Matrix – define a new WCS by entering X, Y, and Z coordinates for the origin and I, J, K directional vectors to define the X, Y, and Z axes.