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mirror parts

mirror parts

mirror parts

(OP)
I just realized something this morning about morroring a part in an assembly. If the part has configurations, the configuration will not mirror with the part, only the config that is showing. Does anyone have a work-around for this? Thank you
ctopher

RE: mirror parts

One idea...

In your assembly, insert the part you wish to mirror as an envelope, and mirror the envelope.

Envelopes will not appear in next level assemblies, drawings, or BOM's.

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RE: mirror parts

(OP)
Thanks Tick. I should have mentioned the part was created in context in the assy. The part is a "swept" wire. Inserting as an envelope is a good idea, but the orientation would be hard to establish. Probably best to create another part wire.

RE: mirror parts

A bit confused by Tick's and your response...

BUT, if I understand correctly, try this:
In you new mirrored part, right click on the mirror feature.
Select 'List External Refs...'
Choose the config you want and select OK

RE: mirror parts

(OP)
Thanks Arlin, but when I mirrored the part it made both configuration into solid bodies. It will not let me change to the configuration I need. Both are listed, but look the same. Hope I make sense.

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