How to mirror component with constraints

[Anonymous]

Hi,

Im wondering if anyone can help as to how to mirror the endcap in the screen shot to the other 3 exposed uprights, to fit on the top aswell as the bottom.

I can mirror them no problem however the constraints dissapear when mirrored. Ive heard about creating a pattern but im not quite sure that it will help...

Any suggestions would be appreciated,

Cheers.

Benjieng

[mdavis22569]

Why mirror it ....

just pattern it 

put one on the bottom of the same extrusion ..and pattern them both together instead

[Anonymous]

And how would i go about doing that?

Ive selected both end caps....now what.

[CCarreiras]

Hi!

Are you doing it with "Frame Generator" or manually?

[Anonymous]

Frame generator.

[mdavis22569 · Accepted solution]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4d-O21ik3k

From the picture you posted ...

Pick the item like you did ...then go the square 

then you will get a new box ..and you will pick the edges for the direction you want the pattern, you can put in the distance and how many ..

[CCarreiras]

How many are they?

6? 8?... Just constrain them manually and stop your problems with mirrors and patterns with "flying parts" 🙂

It will take few minutes... and you will have a more robust assembly.