Mirroring (symmetry)

Release Notes

This section reflects additions or changes that apply to Enventive Concept v4.2 and later. We strongly recommend upgrading to the most current version of Concept to take advantage of new features and bug fixes. If you are running an earlier version of the software, please open the Online Help for your version using the Enventive Concept Help menu.

In Concept v4.2, the Mirror tool now copies the original geometry's constraints to the mirrored geometry, allowing more control over symmetry.

The Mirror tool simplifies modeling symmetrical geometry by duplicating a set of selected geometry and its dimensions and constraints and mirroring the set about a designated axis. Unlike simply pasting a mirrored image of cut/copied geometry, which does not control the location of the pasted geometry, using the Mirror tool ensures that the new geometry matches the location of the original geometry, with respect to the axis of symmetry.

If you want the dimensions in the mirrored geometry to maintain the mirrored relationship between the two sides (e.g., when the dimension(s) are perturbed or changed), create Repetitive Dimensions for those dimensions.

The Mirror tool lets you create any type of symmetrical feature in a part. To create symmetry specifically for turned parts, use a Cylindrical FOS dimension.

To mirror geometry:

  1. Pick the Mirror tool from the Sketch toolbar.

  2. Select the geometry you want to mirror.

  3. Press Enter to complete the selection of geometry.

  4. Select a centerline or line that was not included in your initial selection to serve as the axis of symmetry for the selected/mirrored geometry. Although either a line or centerline are allowed selections, a centerline is normally used to define the opposing sides of the geometry.

    The geometry is mirrored and placed opposing the selected centerline/line. The original geometry's constraints are copied to the mirrored geometry.

Note: Point-on-object constraints associated with the centerline or line that acts as the mirror axis will not be included in the mirrored geometry. If desired, you may add these constraints manually.