3.33-3.35 - MIRRORS & OFFSETS

Drag the following items to the correct command:

Groups:

(a) MIRROR

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(b) OFFSET

• allows you to make a parallel line or shape at a certain distance from the original

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• Shortcut: M

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• create a perfect copy of your drawing and flips it

• Shortcut: OF

Match the statement with its solution:

• My mirrored object is tilted

• Type "M" for multiple and select the original shape

• Struggling with setting the mirror axis

• Activate "OrthoMode" and mirror again

• I want to offset a line multiple times

• Draw a temporary line as your mirror axis

​ (a)   often utilize mirrored designs for a visually striking effect; the ​ (b)   derive from ink deposits that are then mirrored; and the ​ (c)   stands out due to its unmistakable architectural symmetry.

• Superhero logos
• Rorschach Inkblot Tests
• Taj Mahal

Explain a situation where both the "mirror" and "offset" commands might be used together in a single design.

To create a parallel line using a shortcut in AutoCAD, you would type __.

Draw a mirrored version of the owl

Order the steps correctly for the "offset" command.

• Specify point on side to offset to

• Type 'OF' or select the 'Offset' button

• Specify object to offset

• Specify offset distance

The shortcut for the "mirror" command in AutoCAD is _.

Order the steps correctly for the "mirror" command.

• Specify end point of the mirror axis

• Specify to erase or not erase source object

• Type 'MI' or select the 'Mirror' button

• Specify start point of the mirror axis

• Select object(s) to mirror

What is the purpose of the "offset" command?

• To create a parallel line or shape at a certain distance from the original

• Creates a reflection of the object like in a mirror

• To change the color of an object

• To duplicate the object in a mirrored fashion