How do you mirror a solid in Catia v5?

How do you mirror an object in Catia?

Mirroring a part is only possible in the unfolded view.

1. Click Mirror . The Mirror definition dialog box is displayed.
2. Right-click on the Mirroring plane field and select Create Plane. …
3. Create a plane as shown below.
4. Click OK in the Plane Definition dialog box. …
5. Click OK in the Mirror definition dialog box.

How do I create a mirror in Catia?

CATPart document.

1. Click Create Mirror Part in the Mirror toolbar. The Create Mirror Part dialog box is displayed. Select the Part option you require. …
2. Select the Mirror plane as shown below and keep the option Create mirror in new part . The field Plane is updated.

What is the difference between symmetry and mirror in Catia?

Q33: What is the difference between Mirror and Symmetry? A33: Symmetry is used to translate the features about a point or line or plane. Mirror is used to translate a single or multiple features on the other side of plane.

What is the use of symmetry constraint?

The Symmetry constraint command enables you to constrain two sets of entities in a 2D profile so that they are symmetric to each other with respect to a symmetry axis. The Symmetry constraint requires that the entities be input as 3 groups — First Group, Second Group and the Axis Line.