ProDesktop 3D Modelling

Mirror Lines

 

Mirroring lines helps when creating freeform symmetrical models  

To mirror a set of lines:

  • create a line to be used as an axis for mirroring

  • while the line is selected

    • from the Line menu select toggle construction

    • from the Constraints menu select toggle fixed

  • construct the half profile

  • from the Line menu select Mirror

  • in the dialog box click on the axes tab

  • on the drawing, click on the axis line to select it

  • in the dialog box click on the line tab

  • on the drawing, click on the profile line to select it OR

    • hold down the Shift key and select all the lines that are to be mirrored

  • click the OK button to complete the mirroring operation

 

 

Mirroring lines to create a profile

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Create an axis

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Toggle axis to construction and fixed

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Draw lines to form half of profile

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Select axis for mirror operation

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Select lines to be mirrored

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Complete mirror operation

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Extrude shape if required

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Last updated July 2004