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SolidWorks Dynamic Mirror Tool Previews Symmetrical Geometry - Page 2

by Jonathan Cubero, SolidWorks Specialist, TEDCF Publishing

Activate the Dynamic Mirror Command
Select the Dynamic Mirror tool from the Tools>Sketch Tools pull-down menu.

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In the Property Manager, a message will ask you to select a sketch line or linear model edge. Select the construction line. Two lines on each end of the construction line will appear to indicate you’re in Dynamic Mirror mode.

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Draw sketch geometry
Start drawing on one side of the construction line and mirrored geometry will be created simultaneously on the other side.

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Deactivate the Dynamic Mirror command
To exit Dynamic Mirror mode and continue sketching normally, click on the Dynamic Mirror icon.

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Why is this important?
The Dynamic Mirror tool lets you create symmetrical sketches faster saving you time. It also allows you to preview symmetrical geometry in SolidWorks while you’re sketching.

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