Design Engine
Tools and Features

Symmetry

4min

The design space will often perform better both functionally and aesthetically when symmetry is taken into account. Design Engine will allow you to choose a symmetry option that works best for the design.

Accessing Symmetry

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STRUT LATTICE (operation)

  • Advanced (tab)
  • Surface Controls (sub-menu)
  • Enable symmetry

Symmetry Options

Lattice symmetry can be applied around a plane or axis.

  • Plane symmetry
    • YZ plane
    • XZ plane
    • XY plane
  • Rotational symmetry
    • X axis
    • Y axis
    • Z axis
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File Prep for Symmetry

Position the design space in native CAD around the origin for best results.



Position CAD model around the origin for optimal options
Position CAD model around the origin for optimal options

Generate lattice with symmetry (processing approximately 5 min)
Generate lattice with symmetry (processing approximately 5 min)


Note that the design space itself must have symmetry around the specified plane or axis for the feature to work properly.



Updated 22 Nov 2024
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