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How to flip or mirror geometry with Sketchup

Rajib Dey : Editor-in-chief

With a flip process, one can create a mirror of any geometry. A mirror is useful for generating a mirrored copy of any geometry.

Flipping geometry: Flipping can be used while trying to produce a perfect mirror of your geometry. In order to flip geometry, pursue the following steps:

  • Choose the geometry ready for flipping.
  • Context-clicking on the geometry and the context menu will be visible.
  • Opt for the Flip Along context menu item.
  • Now select the path or axis for the flip. The following image depicts the geometry prior to flip process takes place.

Mirroring Geometry: The process for mirroring geometry is identical to flipping, but one can produce a supplementary copy. With mirroring process, one will be able to generate one half of a model and then replicate and mirror that half to produce the other half of the model. In order to mirror geometry, one should abide by the following processes:

  • Choose the geometry to be mirrored.
  • Replicate the geometry.
  • Paste the copy.
  • Context-click on the geometry and the context menu will be shown.
  • Opt for the Flip Along context menu item.
  • Now pick the path or axis for the flip.

One can also take help with the scale tool for flipping or mirroring geometry.

How to flip or mirror geometry with Sketchup