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|tool_image23| Symmetry
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  Allows user to flip selected element(s) or a complete pattern piece on an axis defined by two reference points.  
  
Apply symmetry by two clicks
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  #. Select the element(s); 
  
  #. Select |tool_image23| tool; 
  
  #. Click a first reference point; 
  
  #. Click a second reference point and hold down the left mouse button (Windows / Linux) or the mouse button (Macintosh), it previews an image of the symmetry piece. A line represents the symmetry axis appears.  
  
  #. Move the line to the desired symmetry axis and release the button.  
  
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Apply symmetry by one click
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  #. Select the element(s); 
  
  #. Select |tool_image23| tool; 
  
  #. Click the first reference point and hold down the left mouse button (Windows / Linux) or the mouse button (Macintosh), then drag to the second reference point. It previews an image of the symmetry piece; 

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.. note:: 

  #. You can check the angle value on the info bar while holding down or move a point.  
  
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  #. Hold down **Shift** key to constrain the symmetry axis in either the X or Y axis, or 15°.  (Define the angle by the setting [Round Angle] in the Preference menu)
  
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  #. Select [Snap to Grid] item, in the [Options] menu, to move elements according to the active grid.  
  
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  For more information about [Snap to Grid], please refer to the [Options] menu, select Preference and Display section.  
  
Apply symmetry by entering precise values
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  #. Select the element(s); 
  
  #. Select |tool_image23| tool; 
  
  #. Hold down **Alt** (Windows) or **Option** (Macintosh) or **Alt+Windows** (Linux) key and click anywhere on the working area; 
  
  #. Enter values in dialog box, click [OK] button.  
  
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.. |tool_image6| image:: _static/tool_image6.png	  
.. |tool_image23| image:: _static/tool_image23.png
.. |tool_image24| image:: _static/tool_image24.png
.. |tool_image25| image:: _static/tool_image25.png
.. |tool_image26| image:: _static/tool_image26.png
.. |tool_image27| image:: _static/tool_image27.png
.. |tool_image28| image:: _static/tool_image28.png