Mirrored part which changes when the source part is changed

[Anonymous]

Hi!

I am a beginner to Autodesk Inventor and I need help on mirroring a part so that the part will move and change when the source part is moved or changed in an assembly file. (I want to mirror the side of a box, to that when I move, constrain etc. that side/part, the mirrored side will also move and be constrained, but on the opposite side.) I can't seem to find a tutorial etc. but I clearly remember my teacher demonstrating it. I'm just not too sure how. Thank you very much in advance! 🙂

PS. How many constraints mininum do you need to constrain parts together in an assembly? (I think it is 1 Mate and 2 Flushes but I'm not sure)

Alan W

[JDMather · Accepted solution]

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@Anonymous wrote:

1. ...., the mirrored side will also move and be constrained, but on the opposite side.) 

2. PS. How many constraints mininum do you need to constrain parts together in an assembly? 

Alan W

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1. Look into the Symmetry Constraint.

2. No one single answer - all depends on design intent.  Could be just one Insert Constraint.

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I remember sitting in class and not paying attention to the teacher. Made me look like an idiot when I either was asked a question about what the teacher just explained or later when I had to do my homework.

Post a couple of pictures of what you have and hope to achieve and people on the forum will take pity on you and point you in the right direction.

Remember, in a couple of years when you have left school, there are no grades and very limited do-overs in the work place, only keeping a job or loosing a job.

[Anonymous]

Thanks! I'll look into it!

[Anonymous]

Hi! I'll just ask my teacher! Thanks!:)