What tool is used to create a new plane that is parallel to a selected plane or face?

The correct choice for creating a new plane that is parallel to a selected plane or face is the Offset Plane tool. This tool allows users to generate a new plane that maintains a specified distance from the original plane while remaining parallel to it.

When you use the Offset Plane tool, you can easily define the distance in which the offset plane should be positioned from the selected plane or face, facilitating designs that require consistent spacing and orientation in 3D modeling. This feature is particularly useful in applications involving complex assemblies or components where parallelism is crucial for proper functionality and fit.

Other tools, while they may serve specific purposes, do not create a parallel plane in the same way as the Offset Plane. For instance, the Coincident Plane tool is designed to create planes that coincide with a particular edge or point rather than establishing a parallel relationship. The Base Plane serves as a foundational plane for sketching or modeling, and the Parallel Plane tool does not exist in the standard terminology or functionality within Solid Edge. Therefore, utilizing the Offset Plane is essential for accurately creating parallel geometries in your designs.