Set Mirror Line

Use the Set Mirror Line tool to set a symmetry line of a piece, and to create a symmetrical half. Every change to the contour will also be applied to the symmetric half; except internal objects. When you plot or cut the piece, this action will apply to the whole piece.

Notes:

• In most cases it is better to use the Set Half Tool.

• Selecting Reflected Half in View & Selection has no effect on this type of symmetry (unlike the Set Half symmetry).

Icon & Location

• (Ctrl+Alt+H)

• Toolbar: Edit

• Toolbox: Half Symmetry

To use the Set Mirror Line tool:

1. Select the Set Mirror Line tool.

2. Click on the first point on the piece:
   
   

3. With your mouse, move to the last point and click with your mouse.
   A dotted line marks the symmetry line.
   
   
   When moving a contour point, the symmetry line also moves automatically.

 

Adding An Internal Object

• Internal objects are duplicated when creating the mirror reflection.

• After the mirror symmetry is set, any changes to the internals will not reflect the mirror (except Notches).

 

Piece with internals	Mirror Piece with internals
2nd Mirror Piece with internals	Add new internal - it is not duplicate