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Mirror within dynamic block

Colin-Pearson — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 19:07:00 GMT

Hey folks!

I have created some geometry in a block, applied my Parameters and Actions and it behaves like I need it too. Now I need to create a copy of that geometry for the other end of my widget that I'm creating. I need it mirrored about a centerline between the two, but I need it to be the same dimensions as the original version. Is there a way (without recreating all the Parameter/ACtion combinations) to have this second copy of my geometry 'driven' by the Block Properties Table like the first? TIA!!!

Re: Mirror within dynamic block

Libbya — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 19:45:06 GMT

A flip parameter/action is typically what is used for what you describe. If you have trouble with it, post back.

Re: Mirror within dynamic block

Colin-Pearson — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 20:24:07 GMT

Hello Libbya. I looked into that a bit but I want to show both at the same time. Think left and right identical ends, mirrored about the center. The only thing is that I've done all my Parameters/Actions to the 'left' end, and I'm looking for a way to have the 'right' end have all the same dimensions (hopefully without creating a second set of all the Parameters/Actions on the 'right' end also). Is that something that one could achieve with Flip?

Re: Mirror within dynamic block

Libbya — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 20:48:03 GMT

Ah, you want both displayed at the same time. Yeah, a flip doesn't do that. In that case you will need to copy the linework and repeat the parameters/actions. Unfortunately, you cannot copy/paste parameters/actions. You can copy paste entire sections of the block properties table, though so at least you don't have to fill all that out again.

Re: Mirror within dynamic block

Colin-Pearson — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 13:42:21 GMT

Kind of what I suspected. Thank you!