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Dynamic Symmetry

Use the Gizmo to set the symmetry axis

Dynamic Symmetry allows you to set symmetry axes based on the Gizmo position. An enhancement to the Local Symmetry feature, you can now move, scale or rotate your model as well as move the Gizmo position and symmetry will be maintained.

How Dynamic Symmetry Works

Dynamic Symmetry only works if the Local Symmetry button (located in the Transform palette) is turned on. Click the word Dynamic at the top of the button to activate it.

Local Symmetry

You can then position the Gizmo and the mesh where you want and symmetry will be maintained.

On the left, the model at world center; on the right, the model has been moved using the Gizmo. Symmetry has been maintained.

Tips and Tricks

• Use Stager to set a Home stage while the model is at the world center. You can then set the Target stage for your adjusted model and easily switch between the two.
• Poseable Symmetry can be used to recenter the Gizmo, provided the mesh topology is symmetrical.
• The ZModeler action Set Symmetry can be use to set the symmetry using two points, edges, or polygons.
• Hold the Shift key and click on an axis arrow to adjust the view so that the axis is pointing at the camera.
• Dynamic Symmetry will work with Radial Symmetry as well as the x, y, and z axes.
• Dynamic Symmetry will work with Mirror and Weld, Delete Half by Symmetry, curve brushes, and more.

On the left, the blue arrow before Shift+clicking; on the right, the blue arrow now faces the camera.