Mirror

Alias: M I

Creates a mirrored copy of selected objects about a specified line.

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Description

The Mirror command reflects selected objects across a mirror line defined by two points. The mirror line can be at any angle. By default, the original objects are kept; you can optionally erase them to produce a pure reflection.

Workflow

Select-first method (recommended):

1. Select the objects you want to mirror.

2. Type M I and press Space or Enter.

3. Specify first point of mirror line: Click the start point of the reflection axis.

4. Specify second point of mirror line: Click the end point of the reflection axis.

5. Erase source objects? [Yes/No]: Press Enter to keep the originals, or type Y and press Enter to remove them.

Command-first method:

1. Type M I and press Space or Enter.

2. Select objects: Click the objects, then press Enter.

3. Specify first point of mirror line: Click the start of the axis.

4. Specify second point of mirror line: Click the end of the axis.

5. Erase source objects? [Yes/No]: Press Enter to keep or Y to erase.

Tips

• To mirror about the horizontal axis, pick two points at the same Y coordinate.

• To mirror about the vertical axis, pick two points at the same X coordinate.

• Arc directions are automatically reversed so curves remain geometrically correct after mirroring.

• Type Y at the erase prompt to move objects to their mirrored position rather than creating a copy.

See Also

Copy | Move | Rotate