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title: "Workplane Mode"
slug: "cloudworx-workplane-mode"
updated: 2026-09-07T16:48:45Z
published: 2026-09-07T16:48:45Z
canonical: "rcdocs.leica-geosystems.com/cloudworx-workplane-mode"
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# Workplane Mode

**autocad pro** **bricscad pro** **ultimate**

## **Tools | Workplane Mode On/Off**

### **Command Line**

- **AutoCAD / BricsCAD: CWWPMODE | ON/OFF**

The Workplane follows the UCS and provides a fast, easy, and accurate support when creating 2D drawings from 3D data. When turned on, all points that are snapping to the point cloud will be projected to the Workplane. However, the SmartPicks will override the Workplane when both are on.

![image-20240328-143541.png](https://cdn.document360.io/820e11db-8ed5-45ae-ac86-f6b77dcb2aa7/Images/Documentation/image-20240328-143541.png)

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## **Using the Tool**

To turn on the Workplane mode:

1. Click the **Workplane Mode** button in the **Tools** panel or type a [command line prompt](/v1/docs/cloudworx-workplane-mode#command-line) specific to the preferred CAD system and press **ENTER**.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** The Workplane will follow the orientation of the UCS.
  1. The Workplane will turn on/off.
2. To edit the Workplane settings, click the **Workplane** button in the **Tools** panel.

![image-20240328-145511.png](https://cdn.document360.io/820e11db-8ed5-45ae-ac86-f6b77dcb2aa7/Images/Documentation/image-20240328-145511.png)

Refer to the [Workplane Settings](/v1/docs/cloudworx-workplane-settings) page for more details.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** The [SmartPicks](/v1/docs/cloudworx-smartpick-viewport) will override the Workplane if both are on.