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# Select one or more edges and/or [[Sketcher_CreatePoint|Point objects]]. Constraints restricted to the selected elements are also processed. Alternatively you can choose the option to make symmetric constraints.
# Select one or more edges and/or [[Sketcher_CreatePoint|Point objects]]. Constraints restricted to the selected elements are also processed (alternatively you can choose the option to make symmetric constraints).
# Invoke the tool. Several methodes possible :
# Invoke the tool. Several methodes possible :
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_Symmetry.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_Symmetry|Symmetry]]}} button.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Sketcher_Symmetry.svg|16px]] [[Sketcher_Symmetry|Symmetry]]}} button.

Revision as of 08:40, 6 May 2024

Sketcher Symmetry

Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher tools → Symmetry
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
Z S
Introduced in version
0.16
See also
Sketcher MirrorSketch

Description

The Sketcher Symmetry creates mirrored copies of selected elements.

Usage

  1. Select one or more edges and/or Point objects. Constraints restricted to the selected elements are also processed (alternatively you can choose the option to make symmetric constraints).
  2. Invoke the tool. Several methodes possible :
    • Press the Symmetry button.
    • Select the Sketch → Sketcher tools → Symmetry option from the menu.
    • The keyboard shortcut: Z then S.
  3. Select a line or a sketch axis to define the symmetry line, or a point to define the symmetry point.
  4. Mirrored copies are created.

Notes