Unable to mirror features onto another body

Unable to mirror features onto another body

parkerboyd01
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Unable to mirror features onto another body

parkerboyd01
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I am trying to divide my design into 4 parts to make it easier to 3D print and so I am trying to make slots to help line up the pieces and to make sure my slots line up I'm trying to mirror them from one body to another but I keep getting an error message that it won't compute.  How can i fix this?  I attached a video of my problem to help explain it.  

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jhackney1972
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You can only Mirror features within the same Body.  It is not possible to mirror features between two separate bodies.  If you attach your model and indicate "exactly" what you need, there may be other methods to accomplish it.  If you do not know how to attach your Fusion 360 model follow these easy steps. Open the model in Fusion 360, select the File menu, then Export and save as a F3D or F3Z file to your hard drive. Then use the Attachments section, of a forum post, to attach it.

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parkerboyd01
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Thank you!  I've attached my model to this message if you are able to figure out a way to make holes that align perfectly with the ones I've already made.

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laughingcreek
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just utilize the same sketch.  cut both with one extrude command.  see attached-

laughingcreek_0-1703887792230.png

 

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etfrench
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Just remove the 4 Move features in the Timeline.  Use a sketch on one of the Origin planes to define your holes.  Extrude symmetrical or two directions to create the same size holes in each piece.

etfrench_0-1703887861931.png

 

ETFrench

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jhackney1972
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OR, change your existing Cut features to new bodies, mirror them, then combine cut all.  There are many ways to skin the cat, some more efficient but all get the job done.  Model attached.

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jhackney1972
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You have been presented with a number of solutions to your design problem, please do not forget to select the "Accept Solution" icon to do three things. First it allows others to find a solution to a similar question, two, it closes the Forum post and last, it acknowledges that you accept the solution given. If you need further help, please ask. If you like to read why "Accept Solutions are important, take a look at this webpage.

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g-andresen
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hi,

You can do this more easily in the slicer and also select the type and position of the connection.

 

 

günther

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