Mirror Components PropertyManager Step 3: Opposite Hand

When you create an opposite-hand version, you specify whether to save it in a new file or as a derived configuration in an existing file.

To display this page (Step 3: Opposite Hand) of the Mirror Components PropertyManager:

Specify to create opposite-hand versions in Step 2: Set Orientation and click Next .

Opposite Hand Versions

Lists the components that you are creating an opposite-hand version for.

Format for saving Specifies how to save the opposite-hand versions. Select one to apply to all listed components:

Create new derived configuration in existing files

Saves the opposite-hand version as a new derived configuration in the existing component file.

Create new files

Saves the opposite-hand version in a new component file.

Naming convention Specifies how to name the new configuration or file. Select one:

Add Prefix

Adds specified text before the existing name. Enter the text in the provided field. The default value is Mirror. A preview shows the file name.

Add Suffix

Adds specified text after the existing name. Enter the text in the provided field. The default value is Mirror. A preview shows the file name.

Custom

Uses specified text as the new name. Enter the text in the provided field.

You can use a system option to specify a default prefix and a default suffix.

Click Tools > Options > System Options > Assemblies. Under Prefix / Suffix defaults, select Add Prefix or Add Suffix, and enter text.

These options are available when you select Create new files.
Opens the Choose File dialog box, where you can browse and select an existing component file to be replaced by the new opposite-hand component file.
Place files in one folder Stores the new files in a folder that you specify. Otherwise, each new opposite-hand file is stored in the same folder as its seed component file. Click Choose to select an existing folder or create a new one.