Parameters for initial sketch for symmetry

[Sturmrider]

Hi guys,

I had posted a model before where I had made the sketch on the YZ plane because it was a side view for when I padded it. The result when I posted it was that I should have had it in symmetry with the XY plane as well. My question is before I start sketching on the YZ plane is there a way I can also move the sketch to be symmetrical with the XY plane as well.

I may not be putting this in words the best way, but I am hoping someone understands what I am trying to do. This way when I pad it I just pad symmetrically and it should come out right.

Thank you for your help.

Here is the info on my version of FreeCAD.

OS: Windows 10 (10.0)
Word size of OS: 64-bit
Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit
Version: 0.19.22960 (Git)
Build type: Release
Branch: master
Hash: c5a4b01d2e4218bcc0eb6650337650a6c65ef0e4
Python version: 3.8.6
Qt version: 5.12.5
Coin version: 4.0.0
OCC version: 7.4.0
Locale: English/United States (en_US)


Take Care.

Regards,

Larry

[drmacro]

Just draw your sketch symmetrical to the appropriate axis in sketcher.

The two axes shown are the orthogonal view of the other planes.

[Sturmrider]

Thank you. I thought I had to move it to the center of the other. I guess I just pad symmetrically from there.

Take care.

Regards,

Larry

[Bance]

The general idea is to place the sketch around the origin in such a way that maximises the use of the std planes for further construction. Sometimes placing the corner of your sketch on the origin is the right way to go.

YMMV, Steve.