Creating Mirror-Image 3D Models [MeshLab Workflow]

[@NUeB_net]

I like short but helpful how-to videos very much, thank you! :)

[@deleonlab]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad it was helpful. - Rose

[@JustJereInCalif]

Extremely well spoken and ever-so-clearly and succinctly explained. Thank you, Rose Bryson!

[@_astrog137]

Do you know why my model disappears after mirroring? Before the force flip step. Like it didn't turn dark or anything but disappeared completely......

[@deleonlab]

This happens to me sometimes when the coordinates for the model are far from the origin (0,0,0). Mirroring happens by multiplying one of the coordinates by -1. So, if your model has X coordinates in the 100-200 range, then the mirrored object may be there, but located in the -200 to -100 range. One quick check is to zoom way out and see if it appears. Another way to check this mathematically is to look at the coordinates for the model. If the values are consistently far from zero in one direction, you can use the Transform module to translate the model closer to the origin (or whatever location you want it to be).
Let us know if this doesn't solve your problem! --Valerie

[@_astrog137]

@@deleonlab Before mirroring my model is right at the centre of that globe, so it shouldn't have this problem? May I ask how to check the coordinates?

[@_astrog137]

@@deleonlab Oh wait when I zoom away it does appear!