Drawing Dims in a mirrored part

I can't think of any way to have all the dimensions from the original part carry over to the mirrored part drawing view because you can't (that I know of) change the underlying part in a drawing view. However, a couple thoughts.

If the part could actually be another configuration of the original, then you could copy the view with dimensions and then change the config to the other one. A lot of the dimensions would then update correctly.

Or, the question must be asked - do you really NEED to fully dimension the mirror part? If you dimension out the original part, just put a note by the mirror part view (or between them) that says something like "All formed dimensions the same." Or "LH & RH mirrors - all dim's the same, but opposite direction." Or maybe "Flat pattern the same for both parts. LH bend up, RH bend down."

WT

Yes. Don't you just hate that? In my work I can cheat and add a note that says "DET XX IS MIRROR IMAGE OF DET YY" and leave it at that.

I have been able to get most of them to come through but not using a mirrored part per-say. I just did this yesterday. Save a copy of the part and flip everything to be mirrored and then replace the part in a copy of the origional drawing. Of course this is only a solution for some parts. Obviously simpler parts.

Corey

Thanks Guys!

Wayne, Corey - That's what I did, just made a note on the mirrored part saying "All dimensions are mirrored from Right_Side_Blah-Blah-Blah.

Dale - Seems like a simple thing, maybe an enhancement request?!?

BTW, Wayne, those macros are the best, although I seem to always be looking at the opposite corner that I think I should be looking at! I guess it will take some time.

Thanks again, Muggs