Symmetric
Use the Symmetric tool on the Structure ribbon to apply symmetry planes to a design space.
Symmetry planes are valid for optimization but not analysis.
Apply Symmetry
Select a design space and a symmetry plane.
Microdialog Options
Double-click a shape control to edit it and access the microdialog options.
Icon | Description |
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Apply Symmetry and Cyclic Repetition | Click to convert to a different type of shape control. |
Translate or rotate the shape control. | |
Align a shape control to a design space after moving it. By default, the symmetry planes are positioned and aligned to capture the natural shape and orientation of the design space, however it is oriented in space. | |
Align a shape control to the global axes. |