Graphics Programs Reference
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Figure 12.24
“Object Modifiers” button
Only “Group” is visible with the modifier applied.
“Group” is invisible when
“Invert” is ticked.
12.3.9 Mirror Modifiers
Th e mirror modifi er allows the construction or deforma-
tion of a mesh on one side of a center point to be dupli-
cated (mirrored) on the opposite side. Start with a plane
in edit mode in top view and subdivide the object into
four parts by clicking “Subdivide” on the object tools pan-
el (Figure 12.25). Shift select the vertices on one side of
the plane and delete them. Add a mirror modifier in the
“Object Modifiers” tab, and you'll see the deleted half
of the plane mirrored (Figure 12.26). Grab a vertex and
deform it; notice that the other half of the plane mirrors the
deformity (Figure 12.27).
Learning
Unit 8
The plane in edit mode
The plane subdivided
Mirror Modifier
Figure 12.25
