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Symmetry Modifier 851
If the scene file you selected contains mult iple
shapes,keepinmindthatyoucanonlychooseone
shapetobesweptalongthesplineinyourcurrent
scene.
All/None/Inver t—These buttons are unavailable
whenMergeFromFileisusedintheSweep
modifier.
Displ ay Su btree—Displays the shapes in the list in
an indented format. Turn off this option to activate
the Sort group options.
Select Subtree—This switch is unavailable when
Merge From File is used in the Sweep mo difier.
Case S ensitive—Distinguishes b etween uppercase
and lowercase for item names.
Sort group
Options allow you to sort the list on the left. If
theDisplaySubtreeswitchison,theseoptionsare
not available.
Alphabetical—Sorts from A at the top to Z at the
bottom.
By Type—This switch is unavailable when Merge
From File is used in the Sweep modifier.
By Color—Sorts by object wireframe color.
List Types grou p
Because this dialog is specifically designed to work
w ith the Sweep modifier, the List Type group
is locked to display only Shapes. None of the
switches or buttons in this group can be activated.
Symmetr y M odifier
Modify panel > Make a selection. > Modifier List >
Symmetry
Make a selection. > Modifiers menu > Mesh Editing >
Symmetry
The Symmetry modifier is unique in that it allows
you to perform three common modeling tasks:
• MirrorameshaboutanX,Y,orZplane.
• Slice a mesh, removing parts if necessary.
• Automatically weld vertices along a common
seam.
Examples of using Symme try with d iffe rent mirror axes or
by moving the mirror gizmo
You can apply the Symmet ry modifier to any
geometry, and you can animate the mirror or
slicing effect by an imating the modifier’s gizmo.