Quick Tip – Symmetry Constraint

Tips & Tricks

Adding constraints to your designs within Autodesk Inventor is a crucial step in every assembly process. However, sometimes constraints aren’t as simple as just faces or centerlines. Take, for example, an assembly that has multiple parts that move together in exact increments. As you’ll see in the quick tip video below, assembly type is quite common. By utilizing the symmetry constraint, you can couple components movements around a symmetry plane. Learn how to use it properly in the quick tip video below.



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