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Mirror Layer Tool

What it Does​

Creates a mathematically precise mirrored duplicate of an entire layer, including all contained elements such as points, lines, curves, and their relationships. The tool generates a complete reversed copy organized within a new layer, maintaining proper geometric relationships while providing optional offset control for spacing between original and mirrored elements.

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The mirrored layer preserves all element relationships and maintains perfect symmetry, making it ideal for asymmetrical designs that require distinct left and right pattern pieces.

How to Use​

  1. Activate the tool by clicking the Mirror Layer icon
  2. Select the layer to mirror from the hierarchical tree displayed
  3. Select a parent layer for the new mirror layer from the hierarchy
  4. Enter a descriptive name for the new mirror layer
  5. Enter a Find and Replace value to automatically rename the mirrored items or leave blank to append them with '_Copy'
  6. Select two points that will define the mirror axis line
  7. Enter an offset value (or leave as 0 for none) to control spacing from the mirror axis
  8. The offset value can be a numeric value or formula
  9. Click Save to create the mirrored layer or Cancel to abort
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The mirror operation duplicates all elements within the selected layer. Choose your mirror axis carefully as this determines the orientation of the reversed elements.