Create mirrored parts

Use the Derive command to create a mirrored part. This command creates a part file that is based on another file. The source file is referenced in the new component, and creates a derived part. A change made to the source file makes the same change to the derived part. Changes appear in the mirrored version either by reopening or clicking Update.

To begin, create a part file, and click Return on the Quick Access toolbar to close the default sketch.

1. On the ribbon, click Manage tab Insert panel Derive . In the Open dialog box, browse to the part file (.ipt) to use as the base component, and click Open. (Ensure that the source file is contained within the project file as you are referencing between files.).
2. In the Derived Part dialog box, click the Mirror Part check box, and click Ok.

   Add any additional features to the mirrored version that do not appear in the source file.

   Note: Changes made to the derived part do not affect the source file.
3. Save the mirrored part.