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      Flip and Mirror Tools: Symmetry and Orientation Made Easy

      Effortlessly Flip, Mirror, and Align Objects in LightBurn

      LightBurn's Flip and Mirror Tools allow you to reverse or duplicate objects along various axes to create symmetrical designs or correct orientation. These tools include:

      • Flip Vertical and Flip Horizontal: Mirror objects across vertical or horizontal centers.
      • Mirror Across Line: Duplicate objects symmetrically across a custom-selected line.

      Use these tools to enhance your design workflow, particularly for creating symmetrical projects or adjusting object orientation.

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      Where to Find Flip and Mirror Tools

      • Location: Arrange Toolbar, Arrange Menu
      • Keyboard Shortcuts:
        • Flip Vertical: Ctrl/Cmd+V
        • Flip Horizontal: Ctrl/Cmd+H
        • Mirror Across Line: Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+M

      Flip Vertical and Flip Horizontal

      Ref-FlipMirror-InArrangeMenu

      Flip Vertical mirrors objects across the vertical center of the selection area.

      • The vertical center is an imaginary line running through the halfway point of the selection's height.

      Flip Horizontal mirrors objects across the horizontal center of the selection area.

      • The horizontal center is an imaginary line running through the halfway point of the selection's width.

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      Example

      Think of the selection area as the smallest rectangle that can contain all selected objects. The vertical and horizontal centers of this rectangle serve as the flipping axes.

      Mirror Across Line

      Mirror Across Line creates a mirrored duplicate of selected objects across a custom line.

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      How to Use:

      1. Select the objects you want to mirror.
      2. Add the line to your selection as the last item.
      3. Ensure the line is a straight line with only two points.
      4. Go to the Arrange Toolbar, Arrange Menu, or use the shortcut Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+M.

      This tool is ideal for creating symmetrical shapes, such as drawing one half of an object and mirroring it to complete the design.

      Practical Applications

      • Correct Object Orientation: Quickly adjust object alignment by flipping vertically or horizontally.
      • Create Symmetrical Designs: Use Mirror Across Line to design perfectly balanced shapes.
      • Speed Up Design Workflow: Simplify complex tasks like duplicating and aligning graphics.

      Hotkeys for Flip and Mirror Tools

      Action Icon Hotkey Requirements
      Flip Vertical UI-FlipMirror-FlipVertical Ctrl/Cmd+V Edit Window in focus, objects selected
      Flip Horizontal UI-FlipMirror-FlipHorizontal Ctrl/Cmd+H Edit Window in focus, objects selected
      Mirror Across Line UI-FlipMirror-MirrorAcrossLine Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+M Line added as the last selection item

      Note:

      Ensure the Edit Window (Workspace) is in focus for shortcuts to work. Click anywhere in the Workspace to bring it into focus if another window is active.

      With the Flip and Mirror Tools, LightBurn makes it simple to adjust orientation and create symmetrical designs, improving both precision and efficiency in your projects.