Mirror/Invert

Introduction

This topic will explain the Mirror/Invert feature, describe how to access it, the options found in it, and will provide links to related topics.

The Mirror/Invert feature

The Mirror/Invert feature reverses and/or creates a mirror image of the embossed model. The feature is only added to the tree if an embossed operation already exists.

Navigation

To mirror and/or invert an embossed model:

In the BobART tab, right-click Embossed Model, and click Mirror/Invert.

The Mirror dialog box displays.

Parameters

Mirror Plane

The Mirror parameters are used to mirror the component across one or more of three planes as described next. You can use any combination of the three mirror planes.

X-Z Plane - mirrors the component (horizontally) across the XZ plane (or the X-axis).
Y-Z Plane - mirrors the component (vertically) across the YZ plane (or the Y-axis).
Invert Only - inverts the component across the XY plane. (Raised areas are lowered, and lowered areas are raised.)

OK - accepts any changes and closes the dialog. (The first time you click OK, the feature is created and added to the BobART tree.)
Cancel - cancels the creation of the feature (the first time that the dialog box displays). When editing the feature, this cancels any changes and closes the dialog.

After defining the parameters, you use the Emboss Features in the BobART Tree to finish creating, or edit, the feature.

The Emboss Feature in the BobART Tree

When you finish defining the feature parameters and click OK, the feature is added to the BobART tree. You right-click each feature item to access a shortcut menu.

The Feature Shortcut Menus

Negative/Mirror

Right-click this item to access the following commands.

Edit - opens the Feature dialog box for you to modify the feature parameters.
Delete - removes the feature from the tree. Regenerate to view the change in the model.
Suppress/Unsuppress - is used to remove the feature from the model or to restore a suppressed feature. To update the model, Regenerate.

Generating the Model

After all necessary selections are made, you must regenerate to create the model.

To Regenerate the Model:

Right-click Emboss Model, and click Regenerate.

Note: Every time a change is made to an Emboss feature, you must Regenerate to update the model.