How to Balance the "Paw" Function

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Hi all

On a sheet metal part, I need to symmetrize a "Leg" function but the problem is that this function integrates into an already existing body (logically, a leg is an addition to something existing).  The symmetry of the function doesn't work so I do a symmetry of the body, but suddenly the whole body is symmetrical while I only want the leg.

I tried to make a dividing line but it continues to select the whole body since the dividing line only acts on one surface.

We should be able to separate this body in two, but how? ?

Help me please...

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Vertion 2014 and 2016 just select a plan and the tab function and it works.

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Cool, but it doesn't work on my piece. I would like to point out that it is a room with a lot of functions.

What could prevent the function from being realized? I don't understand...

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As you say, I think the fact that it's just a body. I think the only solution would be to redo a leg function, without symmetry.... sorry but for me it would be the easiest and I don't see any other solution?

 

Have a good weekend

G.

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Hello

Can you attach your file so that we can see and do tests???

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No, I can't attach the file. So I redid the leg to avoid having to use symmetry, but the day you have a very complex leg to symmetrize it would be good to know how to solve this problem.

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Have you attempted a circular repetition of the paw function?

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The easiest for me via your request

that does not include in terms of the

but it's not a big deal ;-)

you do your body repetition with the functions 

you break the bonds

and you make an elevation of matter on the part of the body that doesn't interest you

and you save your piece that remains with a new name

@+ ;-)

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Hello

You have several options including these:

- do not merge this function before symmetry 

- use a plane and the intersection function to create 2 bodies and then do the symmetry 

Then you will have to merge the bodies to have only one piece.

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Maybe the place where you want to do your symmetry is not quite symmetrical too.

To check in the 2016 there is a tool (in the symmetry check tool)

Otherwise no other idea than those proposed

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Hello

Can you post the part?

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The weekend's rest will have been beneficial.

I came to publish the solution found this morning but a.leblanc gave  it in the meantime. Indeed, when editing the "Bent/Leg Base Sheet" function, you simply have to uncheck the "Merge result" box to keep the two bodies separate, and therefore be able to repeat only the desired part.

Thank you all for your help,

Guillaume

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