Make elements by symmetry

To make elements by symmetry elements in the Main Menu select Model -> Operation -> Make symmetry.

Make elements by point symmetry

Arguments:

  • elements,

  • vertex.

The dialogue box to make elements by point symmetry is:

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Make Elements by point symmetry

Example

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Spherical grid

A point symmetry on the Spherical grid gives the following result:

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Point symmetry on Spherical grid

Make elements by line symmetry

Arguments:

  • elements,

  • vertex,

  • vector.

The dialogue box to make elements by line symmetry is:

_images/gui_make_line_symmetry.png

Make Elements by Line Symmetry

Example

A line symmetry on the Spherical grid gives the following result:

_images/make_line_symmetry.png

Line symmetry on Spherical grid

Make elements by plane symmetry

Arguments:

  • elements,

  • vertex,

  • vector.

The dialogue box to make elements by plane symmetry is:

_images/gui_make_plan_symmetry.png

Make Elements by Plane Symmetry

Example

A plane symmetry on the Spherical grid gives the following result:

_images/make_plan_symmetry.png

Plane symmetry on Spherical grid

TUI command: Make Symmetry