Add a Symmetry Constraint
The function will set two parts as symmetrical to each other in relation to a symmetry plane selected from a third part.
- On the tab, in the Constraints group, select Add symmetry constraint.
- Click the first part.
- Select a face, line, or a point from the first part.
- Click the second part.
- Select a face, line, or a point the second part.
- Click the third part.
- Select the symmetry plane from the third part. The parts will be positioned in accordance with the constraint.
- Select Confirm.
Note:
- You can define a constraint as configuration-specific by selecting the constraint and then selecting the context-sensitive menu function Edit.
- You can also use this function by first selecting the two parts, and then selecting the context-sensitive menu function Symmetry. Select the second part Ctrl+right mouse button.
- Zoom the part view by the Z key to select an element. Zoom all by pressing the A key.
- Move a part by moving the cursor onto a part, then moving the mouse while holding down the left mouse button.