In Fusion 360, creating a mirror operation involves duplicating an object or feature across a specified plane. Here are the general steps to perform a mirror operation in Fusion 360:
For Bodies or Components:
- Open Your Design:
- Open the design in which you want to perform the mirror operation.
- Activate the “Mirror” Command:
- In the toolbar, go to the “Create” dropdown.
- Select “Mirror” from the dropdown menu.
- Select the Objects to Mirror:
- Choose the bodies or components you want to mirror. Click on the bodies or components in the graphics area or in the browser.
- Select the Mirror Plane:
- Choose the plane about which you want to mirror the selected objects. This can be a face, plane, or construction plane.
- Review and Confirm:
- Review the preview of the mirrored result.
- If everything looks correct, click “OK” to confirm and complete the mirror operation.
For Sketches or Features:
- Activate the “Mirror” Command:
- If you want to mirror a sketch or feature, activate the “Mirror” command from the “Create” dropdown.
- Select the Object to Mirror:
- Choose the sketch or feature you want to mirror.
- Select the Mirror Line:
- Choose the line or construction line that will act as the mirror line.
- Review and Confirm:
- Review the preview of the mirrored result.
- If everything looks correct, click “OK” to confirm and complete the mirror operation.
Things to be noted:
- Ensure that the mirror plane or line is properly positioned and aligned with your design requirements.
- Fusion 360 provides options for mirroring bodies, components, sketches, or features, so make sure to choose the appropriate option based on what you’re working with.