How to Mirror Sketch Geometry in Fusion 360

How to Use the Sketch Mirror Command in Fusion 360. The sketch mirror command can be activated from the sketch dropdown list or from the right-click sketch menu.
The sketch mirror command lets you mirror or reproduce the selected sketch geometry on the other side of the selected mirror line. It’s important to note that the sketch mirror command does differ from the mirror command located in the create dropdown list. The sketch mirror command only works for 2-dimensional sketches, whereas, the create mirror command works with faces, features, bodies, and components.
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0:00 - Mirror Sketch Geometry in Fusion 360
0:37 - Activating the mirror command
2:10 - Selecting geometry to mirror
3:12 - Selecting a mirror line
5:23 - Updating your sketch
5:55 - Breaking mirror constraints
9:23 - Difference between mirror commands
10:57 - Mirror line types
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Thanks, Rud Dog! As I plan the tutorials I always try to consider topics that event experienced users have overlooked. Glad to hear it sounds like the videos are still useful for those who have been using Fusion 360 for a while. Cheers, Kevin :)

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[@manhattanboy69]

Highlighting the centerline was driving me bonkers. Now, I know not to highlight the centerline when mirroring. You saved the rest of my scalp. Thanks a ton.

[@jimgnandt5190]

Clear and concise. I like the extra info about why there are two commands and how to delete the constraint.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, Jim! Glad you liked that - a lot of people don't realize you can delete and re-add those symmetry constraints as needed. Thanks for your continued support! Cheers, Kevin :)

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I really appreciate you mentioning mouse and keyboard details used to invoke a command with each first use. Thanks for the great content. I am putting it to good use!

[@ProductDesignOnline]

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[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, Alfredo! I'm happy to hear that the intro has been useful. I started adding that a while back because I was sick of all the tutorials I watched on KZbin that didn't cover what I expected based on the title or first 30 seconds. As always, I appreciate your continued support. Cheers, Kevin :)

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Thanks again for all of your hard work and I appreciate all your great tutorials

[@LivingTech]

Two fastastic points in 30 seconds of watching. Thank you! (FYI, 2-d sketch mirror command is what I was trying to figure out, and turning real into construction line trick)

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Hi Kevin, your videos are very informative one of the best I always learn something from them. I also like when you point out the extra info on sketch, create good work and thanks for your time and effort 🤙🏼

[@ProductDesignOnline]

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[@ProductDesignOnline]

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Nice now that I understand. Thanks for your reply to my comment.

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thanks very much. great video, you just made it real easy to understand the mirror feature

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[@ProductDesignOnline]

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[@tomcocklin2918]

This was useful. I make a lot of mistakes as a new user and early on I missed the cues when sketch was active and when it wasn't. Took a few tries to activate mirror.

[@wintersirius]

thank you for your sharing

[@markbolick7224]

Thanks Kevin

[@mohammadtabish5949]

Thank you so much for making a sperate video on mirror feature on sketch

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thank you for watching, Mohammad! When I get to the modeling commands I'll be sure to make one on the create mirror feature as well! Cheers, Kevin :)

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Hey, :) Thx. Precise. And, I picked up a tip or two.

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very easy to understand, thankyou

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Thanks, Curtis! I'm glad you enjoyed this tutorial. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@smithhal1]

Very useful....

[@IBMClynes]

Very clear and concise that was driving me crazy that mirror sketch and mirrors create, pretty silly you would think the program would handle that if you're working on a sketch or an object body.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, Mike! I agree with you - they certainly could make it a little more intuitive to where the program selects the correct mirror command based on the environment you are in. It would be interesting to see tabs within the dialog that let you toggle back and forth for the commands that are available in both the sketch and modeling environments. I wouldn't mind them changing the appearance of one of the mirror icons so the difference is not so subtle. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@scottoreilly5631]

very much like your video, well explained. I am creating ship hull frames on offset plains and only want to mirror the last two frames(sketches) but they won't highlight when I click on them. what am I doing wrong. Cheers

[@shanold7681]

Thanks allot I didn't understand why my mirrored sketch was so far away from my line but it also counts the distance of the sketch from the line you choose to mirror.

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very informative

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Excellent.

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Thanks, 123kkambiz! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@mbnaso2699]

No revolve choice in sketch create menu?

[@Pro_Workbench]

Which version are you using?

[@kenchang3456]

That's a nice tip, turning the mirror line to a construction line.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, Ken! Glad you enjoyed that tip. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@markbolick7224]

Thanks Kevin. Do you have content that covers pattern/mirror of component and bodies? It often doesn’t work. Not an issue w sketch.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi Mark, I don't have an individual video on that (yet), as I explain that throughout several project based videos. It's likely your compute option that needs changed to get the modeling mirror/pattern to work. I explain them here - productdesignonline.com/tips-and-tricks/mirror-command-not-working-in-fusion-360/#compute

[@jasondagenais5701]

Any thoughts on an advanced mirror tutorial? One challenge I have is creating mirror replicas of complex assemblies. I know that joints are tricky (some joints like 'as build' can be copied when using the 'pattern' feature, but autodesk has acknowledged that mirroring joints hasn't yet been resolved due to the inverted geometry. So for example, if you were making something like the steering column or a dash display for North American cars, then wanted to make it for UK cars (steering wheel and dashboard is on the opposite side), how would you recreate that?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, Jason. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll have to create some more tutorials with mirroring. I would suggest mirror 3D geometry when possible over mirroring sketch geometry. As you mentioned, there are unfortunately some quirks and workarounds need with joints, etc. As of now, the only thing to do with your car example would be to mirror the entire dashboard and then "remove" the original component or body. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@type1ryan]

I'm trying to copy a sketch (duplicate) and then have it mirror the first sketch but not share the same mirror line. I need them to be two separate parts for i need space between the two sketches. Thanks!

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, RhynoRekz. You will have to use the mirror command twice to do that. One per each sketch. You may also find it beneficial to mirror the 3D geometry with the solid mirror command instead of the sketch mirror command. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@russguppy8761]

I'm trying to add notes to the sketch using leader lines. Notes like thread info or how far the hole goes down. Can you help me out. Thanks

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi Russ, are you trying to add these notes in a 2D drawing (Drawing workspace?) or are you trying to add them directly in the sketch? Cheers, Kevin :)

[@aryanray7128]

how do i mirror or copy a component/body and have the history timeline repeated as well?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, Aryan. Great question. This video is on the Sketch mirror command, that only works with 2-dimensional sketch geometry. If you select the mirror command form the "create" dropdown list, you'll be able to mirror or copy 3-dimensional objects...including faces, features, bodies, and components. The modeling mirror command will also include the feature as a parametric item in the timeline at the bottom. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@MaxGoddur]

BTW one guy from community stated, "he was learning Fusion 360 and appreciated the link to your videos".

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hey hey... you're a good man! I can't thank you enough, Rud Dog. I appreciate that! Cheers, Kevin :)

[@bernardtarver]

It's frustrating that you can't tell Fusion 360 the axis(es) you want to mirror along as well as not being able to use circles as mirror lines.

[@VasalisErretti]

so issue here is that I don't seem to have the model menu, only design, render, animation, simulation, manufacture and drawing menus, and none of them have the sketch mirror option you start out with in the video. may just be me not knowing how to use/navigate their menus, but yeah.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, Vasalis. The user interface was updated in August, where they changed some terminology and the location of things. With the new UI you'll find the sketch "mirror" command in the "Create" dropdown, but ONLY when you're in the SKETCH tab. The sketch tab will only be shown in your toolbar when you're in an active sketch environment. Alternatively, you can search for the text feature by using the keyboard letter "S" to activate the shortcuts box > search for the desired feature (mirror). More on the changes here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqa9q3uZoqunnZY

[@mbnaso2699]

When I right click on the sketch desktop I get an abbreviated menu not the long one with mirror as a choice that you get. Was that the old ui?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, Basil Nason. They did change some things with the new UI as far as what is presented in the right-click menu. Instead, I would recommend using the shortcuts box to find features quickly. Hit the keyboard shortcut letter "S" to open the shortcuts box > then simply type out the name of the feature. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@mbnaso2699]

@@ProductDesignOnline ok finally... the mirror dialog box was collapsed on the side to the rt of the sketch palette

[@ProductDesignOnline]

@@mbnaso2699 ah, that will do it! Glad you figured it out :)

[@mbnaso2699]

No mirror dialog box and there was no spline dialog box either?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

There should still be a dialog box for each. Can you provide a link to a screenshot of what you're seeing?

[@traderhutgames]

how to you mirror a WHOLE FREAKING sketch, I.E. I want to flip it like every other freaking draw package out there... I drew the image on the back side of a plane, and want to move it to the other side, or just freaking, oh, I don't know, Mirror the sketch (NOT keeping the original!!)

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Unfortunately, Fusion 360 does not have the checkbox to delete original. What you have to do is complete the mirror > delete the mirror constraint > delete the original sketch geometry.

[@stevefrench3564]

fusion UI is horrible, overly complicated to do the simplest things. i dont know how peoplle use fusion for 2d not user friendly at all. My fusion looks different than yours, way different. this video didnt help at all