Mirror
Mirror parts across a symmetry plane.
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On the Geometry ribbon, select the
Mirror tool.
- Optional: Click Parts on the guide bar, then select one or more parts in the modeling window.
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Click Plane on the guide bar, then click in the modeling
window to position the mirror plane.
A preview of the mirror plane appears when you hover over the model. If you did not specifically select parts in the previosu step, the part to be mirrored is assumed based on what objects are selected and how you position the mirror plane.
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By default, the mirror operation retains the original part. To replace the part
with the mirrored part, click the
button on the guide bar, then deselect Keep
Original.
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Click Apply
on the microdialog.
Tip:
- To link the mirrored part to the original, select
Instance in the Find Options . Whenever one part is
updated, the other will be automatically updated as well.
- To reposition the mirror plane using the Move tool, click
. - To align the mirrored object to the x-, y-, or z-axis, click
. - To merge two coincident faces, box select the faces before opening the Mirror tool. This technique works well with mirrored parts.
Keyboard Shortcuts & Mouse Controls
| To | Do this |
|---|---|
| Add to or remove from the selection | Ctrl |
| Exit tool | Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click. |