VIPStephan Posted February 12, 2024 Posted February 12, 2024 I want to create some symmetric flourish swirls but I’m struggling with the symmetry part. For example with this shape: I can kinda drag the handles to be as close as possible but it’s not quite there. I tried to convert the object to a symbol, mirror it and then adjust it but this is also not making things easier. What’s the best approach here? How do I know that a handle on one side is as long and the same angle as the handle on the opposite side?
GarryP Posted February 12, 2024 Posted February 12, 2024 Using Symbols would seem to be, at first glance, an ideal choice for this. Is there some reason why using Symbols didn’t work for you? VIPStephan 1
v_kyr Posted February 12, 2024 Posted February 12, 2024 See related ... ADe 2 sided mirror template 2 sided - Mirror.afdesign How to make Symmetry with Symbol Tool ADe - Symmetry & mirror painting APh - Symmetry shapes in APh Symmetry and Mirror - ADe Online Help Symmetry and Mirror - APh Online Help ... etc. VIPStephan 1 ☛ Affinity Designer 1.10.8 ◆ Affinity Photo 1.10.8 ◆ Affinity Publisher 1.10.8 ◆ OSX El Capitan ☛ Affinity V2.3 apps ◆ MacOS Sonoma 14.2 ◆ iPad OS 17.2
VIPStephan Posted February 12, 2024 Author Posted February 12, 2024 Thanks for the replies so far, some good hints there. I think I’ve got it now. What I had to do was to split the curve at the bottom node and only make half of the swirl a symbol. What I didn’t realize is that the symbols can and should overlap each other and can still be symmetrical/mirrored. This then allows perfect symmetry. I was kinda fixed in the idea that each side needs to stay on its side.
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