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Mirror Model without Copying

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Dman5

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I will need to mirror a part about a vertical line without copying. Is there a function in solid works to accomplish this?
Thanks in advance...
 
I usually use the mirror feature, de-select 'Merge solids'.
then in the 'solid bodies' folder, RMB body to be removed and click 'Delete Body...'
 
Thanks for the reply Cadflyer,
I got up to using mirror feature, deselecting
merge solids. I complete the mirror. What is
"solid bodies" folder?
 
Do you want both parts to be within the same part file? Follow CADFlyer's method. If you want the mirror part file to be a separate part file but still fully parametric to the parent file do this:

From the parent file, select the plane or face you want to mirror about. Go to Insert> Mirror Part. This will create a separate file as described above.

-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Pretty good with SolidWorks
 
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