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title: Symmetry
slug: software/symmetry
description: Carbon Design Engine's symmetry tool is a valuable option that empowers users to select the perfect symmetry solution for their lattice designs.
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createdAt: 2024-06-06T00:05:50.163Z
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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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![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/Exi972QLkh5JPALt85K1v_accessing-symmetry.png)
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**STRUT LATTICE **(operation)

- Advanced (tab)
- Surface Controls (sub-menu)
- **Enable symmetry**
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# Symmetry Options

Lattice symmetry can be applied around a plane or axis.

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- **Plane** symmetry
  - YZ plane
  - XZ plane
  - XY plane
- **Rotational** symmetry
  - X axis
  - Y axis
  - Z axis
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![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/oDmrvU77IB5z_dt3JqKUR_symmetry-compare-sml.gif)
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# File Prep for Symmetry

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

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![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/AGxOa7NncAVppgFmBAR8Y_origin-symmetry-labeled.png "Position CAD model around the origin for optimal options")
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![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/26fAqBa8jrtEEcvpIAKub_origin-symmetry-de.png "Generate lattice with symmetry (processing approximately 5 min)")
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Note that the design space itself must have symmetry around the specified plane or axis for the feature to work properly.
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