Mirroring objects

Tool

Tool set

Mirror

Basic

The Mirror tool can mirror, or mirror and duplicate, objects across an axis line or across the working plane.

To change which objects are selected, press and hold the Alt key (Windows) or Cmd key (Mac) to temporarily activate the Selection tool.

Mode

Description

Standard

Mirrors the selected object. The mirrored object is on the same plane as the original object.

Duplicate

Creates a duplicate of the selected object and then mirrors the duplicate. The mirrored object is on the same plane as the original object.

Mirror Across Working Plane

(3D views only)

Mirrors the selected object to the other side of the working plane; available in 3D views

Mirroring objects across an axis

Mirroring objects across the working plane

 

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