Mirror and Replicates

The Mirrors and Replicates DEZ contains options that allow you to create a mirror image of a model.


Note:  Mirrors and replicates are not real objects. They are only for display purposes and therefore cannot be selected or have operations performed on them.


Figure 47: Mirrors and Replicates DEZ

Mirrors and Replicates DEZ

X, Y, Z Mirror

contains options for defining the mirror plane. You can use the standard defined mirror planes (normal or outward in the X, Y, or Z directions) or define a specific plane in the required direction using the Modify specific mirror dialog (seeFigure 48:  Modify specific mirror Dialog).

Figure 48: Modify specific mirror Dialog

Modify specific mirror Dialog


Replicate by rotating with

enables the creation of replicates by rotation. Specify the Center, Axis, and Angle of rotation to create the replicates.

Replicate by translating

enables the creation of replicates by translation. Specify the distances in the X, Y, and Z directions for the translation.

Times

indicates the number of replicates.