Flip (reflect) objects

How to... > Model > Modify geometry > Move, scale, rotate, flip or place objects >

Flip an object across one or more axes.

Flipping an object involves scaling it by a factor of -1. Mathematically, the negative factor flips the points of the object across the axis, and a factor of 1 preserves the current size of the object.

Flip the picked objects

Choose Transform > Non-p Scale.
Type three scaling factors, for X, Y, and Z:
- To flip across an axis, type -1 for that axis.
- Otherwise, type 1.
For example, to flip across the X axis, type -1 1 1. To flip across the Y and Z axes, type 1 -1 -1.

Create a flipped duplicate of the picked objects

Choose Edit > Duplicate > Object ❒.
In the scale boxes, type scaling factors for X, Y, and Z:
- To flip across an axis, type -1 for that axis.
- Otherwise, type 1.
For example, to flip across the X axis, type -1 1 1. To flip across the Y and Z axes, type 1 -1 -1.