Align Cut/Body clone to Datum Line

[blazooo]

Hi,

Used version of FreeCad:
OS: Windows 10 Version 2009
Word size of OS: 64-bit
Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit
Version: 0.19.24267 +99 (Git)
Build type: Release
Branch: Branch_0.19.3
Hash: 6530e364184ce05ccff39501e175cf2237e6ee4b
Python version: 3.8.6+
Qt version: 5.15.2
Coin version: 4.0.1
OCC version: 7.5.3
Locale: Macedonian/Macedonia (mk_MK)

I'm trying to make MDF based board with intersections that will ease assembling the board. I've placed pockets which are multi transformed to the base board (BoardPlate). Then i've added one side (LeftBoardPlate) with intersection to have the pockets from the BoardPlate cut the jigs.
If i make the cut, then it is not possible to mirror the resulting LeftBoardPlate and make RightBoardPlate. How can I make a mirrored copy of the LeftBoardSide?

[chrisb]

You can mirror it in Part workbench on the XZ-plane.

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[Shalmeneser]

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 └ BoardPlate (Body)
    ├ Pad (Pad)
    │  └ Sketch (Sketch)
    ├ Pocket (Pocket)
    │  └ Sketch001 (Sketch)
    └ MultiTransform (MultiTransform)
       ├ LinearPattern (LinearPattern)
       └ PolarPattern (PolarPattern)    ×4

[blazooo]

You can mirror it in Part workbench on the XZ-plane.

This did the work, thanks! I've been trying to make mirroring with the option from Part Design menu.

Now i have another question, how can i align the mirrored copy of the object to a datum line from one of the pockets from the PlaneBoard? Actually my generic question is how to make transform move of an object/body (CutMirror#1) to a datum line? In this case that would be to "bind" DatumLine and DatumLine001?

[blazooo]

Thanks Shalmeneser, Seems like Array option is a great tool. Since i'm using FreeCAD for a week I'll have to spend a bit more time to understand how this tool works.

[TheMarkster]

You want to achieve this?

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I did it by deleting the mirror and redoing it, this time selecting the xz plane in the dialog.

Edit: I also deleted that last datum line because it was causing a cyclic redundancy.

[blazooo]

You want to achieve this?

Yes, thanks, this will solve the current case.

As a general need i had few times, i'd like to instead move (transform) the object manually, to have its new position relative to an edge of another object. In my example V0.2 to align the copied object to edge of the BoardPlate pocket where the DatumLine is set.

[TheMarkster]

You want to achieve this?

Yes, thanks, this will solve the current case.

As a general need i had few times, i'd like to instead move (transform) the object manually, to have its new position relative to an edge of another object. In my example V0.2 to align the copied object to edge of the BoardPlate pocket where the DatumLine is set.

There is an align tool in the edit menu. You select points on each object that you want aligned. Usage:

Select first the stationary object that is not to be moved.
Then select the movable object.
Above should be done in the tree, be sure to select a Body and not one of its features.
Edit menu -> alignment.
Select the points to align.
Right click -> align.

[blazooo]

There is an align tool in the edit menu. You select points on each object that you want aligned.

Tried and it works fine, thanks!