I HAVE JUST CREATED A CYLINDRICAL OBJECT WITH AN EXTRUSION LENGTH OF 300 MM AND THEN CREATED AN ASSY(.IAM). ON TO THIS CYLINDER I HAVE PLACED A PLATE AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE AXIS OF THE CYLINDER
WHAT I WISH TO DO NOW IS MIRROR THIS PLATE.
IT WOULD APPEAR THE BEST WAY WOULD BE TO CREATE A WORK PLANE(MIRROR PLANE) THRO THE CENTRE
OF THE CYLINDER,HOWEVER, HOW CAN THIS BE DONE IF WHEN REQUESTED TO CREATE THE PLANE 3 POINTS ARE REQUIRED,AM I MISSING SOMETHING HERE OR IS THERE AN EASIER SOLUTION.
ANY SUGGESTIONS PLEASE
REGARDS
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Martin,
Can you post an image of what you are trying to do? Based on what you are trying to describe, it would appear that one of the default planes might be going through the center already. At the very least, you can create an axis through the cylinder and then a plane from that.
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Thanks Cadmanto
I have attached a sketch showing what is required, i am sure that its a very simple procedure but having been used to using autocad 2d and 3d for the last 30 years plus, inventor has some strange quirks.
Most of the work we do involves cylindrical objects so once i get this sorted life should be a little easier.
Regards
Hi methoni,
here is a simple work flow how to create work plane through the centre of the cylinder.
1. Create work axis on cylinder
2. Invoke Work Features>Plane
3. Select created axis from step 1 and then click to the top face from placed plate
4. Change ange to "0 Deg" and hit Enter
Regards,
Martin
@methoni wrote:
Thanks Martin
Problem solved
Regards
Can you post the file(s) of the solution you arrived at here?
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