12.10.3. Instance Transform: Example

The following example shows how coupling of rotation and reflection instancing can be used to simulate reflection in two planes using a random geometry.

The axis of rotation is defined using the Rotation Axis feature on the Rotation section of the Instance Transform tab. An axis parallel to the z-axis was set. Rotation only was applied initially. An angle of 180 degrees was implemented.

The next step involves creating an XY plane (called Plane 1) at X= -1 and Z=1. For details, see Plane Command. After clicking to expand the Reflection/Mirroring submenu, reflection is applied on Plane 1.