Symmetry Tool

This guide explains how to use the Symmetry Tool in the Tech Pack Wizard panel to create mirrored garment sketches.

The Symmetry Tool is used while sketching to automatically mirror strokes across a central axis.

What the Symmetry Tool Does

The Symmetry Tool mirrors strokes and shapes as you draw, allowing you to create symmetrical sketches efficiently.

When enabled, any stroke drawn on one side of the symmetry axis is automatically duplicated on the opposite side.

Use the Symmetry Tool when sketching garments that require bilateral symmetry, such as:

To enter the Symmetry environment, you must either begin drawing or select existing artwork.

1. Open the Tech Pack Wizard panel. Do one of the following:

2. Click the Symmetry Tool.

The Symmetry environment is activated once the tool is applied to an active drawing or selected object.

Both sides of the sketch update simultaneously while the Symmetry environment is active.

Once exited, strokes and edits will no longer be mirrored.

Edits made while in the Symmetry environment will be mirrored across the symmetry axis in real time.

You must be actively drawing or have an object selected before activating the Symmetry Tool.
The Symmetry Tool affects only the active path or selected object.
Existing artwork is not automatically mirrored unless selected before entering the Symmetry environment.
The Symmetry Tool can be used on both Primary Sketches and Detail Sketches.

After sketching with symmetry, you can:

Refer to the corresponding Help Center guides for detailed instructions on each task.

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