Example of Comparing Component Orientation Options

This example compares the component orientation options when you mirror a valve subassembly onto a second pipe.

To compare the component orientation options:

  1. Open a model when you mirror a valve subassembly onto a second pipe.
  2. Click Linear Component Pattern > Mirror Components (Assembly toolbar).
  3. In the PropertyManager, select the following items:
    1. For Mirror plane, select a plane.
    2. For Component to Mirror, select the valve subassembly.
  4. Click Next to Step 2: Set Orientation.
  5. Under Mirror Type, select Component origin.
  6. Under Orient Components, select a component orientation option.
    Orient Component Option Image of Mirrored Component
    X mirrored, Y mirrored

    X and Y axes mirror about the plane.
    X mirrored and flipped, Y mirrored

    X and Y axes mirror about the plane with the X-axis direction reversed.
    X mirrored, Y mirrored and flipped

    X and Y axes mirror about the plane with the Y-axis direction reversed.
    X mirrored and flipped, Y mirrored and flipped

    X and Y axes mirror about the plane with the X and Y axes direction reversed.