Offset/Mirror

Create symmetric copies of selected sketch curves across a selected centerline. By default, there is a parent-child relationship between source curves and their symmetric copies.

1. On the ribbon Sketch ribbon, select the Mirror tool.
   
   
2. Select the sketch entities to mirror.
3. On the guide bar, select Axis.
4. Select an axis or line as the centerline to mirror across.
5. Select Apply on the guide bar or microdialog.
6. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.

Create a copy of a sketch curve at a specified distance from the source curve.

1. On the Sketch ribbon, select the Offset tool.
   
   
2. On the guide bar, choose a selection method:
   • Chain Selection (default): When selecting a sketch entity, automatically select all connected sketch entities as well.
   • Single Selection: Select sketch entities to offset one by one.
3. Click-and-drag a sketch entity to offset it.
4. Enter a value for the offset distance and select additional options in the microdialog:

   To	Do this
   Reverse the direction of the offset	Select Reverse Direction .
   Define the gap filling method	Select one of the following options from the drop-down menu: Tangent Extensions: Extend the offset curves on either one or both ends tangentially. Natural Extensions: Extend the offset curves as they naturally occur. Arc Caps: Fill the gap in the offset curve with an arc. Line Caps: Fill the gap in the offset curve with a line.
   Create a symmetric offset	Select Offset Symmetry on the microdialog. Then, select one of the following options from the drop-down menu: Open: Leave the offset curve open. Line Caps: Create a closed loop with straight ends. Arc Caps: Create a closed loop with rounded ends. This option only applies to open sketch curves.

5. Click Apply on the guide bar or microdialog.
6. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.