Reflect

Purpose:

This interface is used to reflect or mirror selected nodes about a plane. The reflection plane can be specified in a number of ways:

  • 1. Normal to global x, y, or z directions
  • 2. Normal to a general vector defined by 2 nodes
  • 3. A plane defined by 3 nodes

The position of a reflection place can be defined by picking a node or keying in the coordinatess of a point on the plane. Reflections can be performed on selected nodes or a copy of the nodes. The copy option will retain the selected nodes at their original location.

Purpose:

Reflect selected nodes with given plane.

Sample:

No sample.

Dialog:

Common Controls:

  • Plane : Select plane of reflection.

  • Pick Origin : Pick a node as the origin of the reflection.

  • NodeID : Enter a node ID as the origin of the reflection (Hit enter to accept).

  • XYZ : Enter x,y,z coordinates as the origin of the reflection.

  • Node1 : Enter first node ID to define plane.

  • Node2 : Enter second node ID to define plane.

  • Node3 : Enter third node ID to define plane.

  • Reflect : Perform reflection for the selected nodes.

  • Copy Elem : Copy elements while transforming the model.

  • Copy Node : Copy nodes only while Transforming the model.

  • Part list : Popup part Id table for selection.

  • No. of copies : Enter no. of copies to be created.

  • Starting EID : Enter starting element ID.

  • Starting NID : Enter starting node ID.

  • Transfer : Transfer selection to newly copied elements.

  • Reject : Reject the operation.

  • Accept : Accept the operation.

  • Done : Exit interface.