How Do I Mirror Text in AutoCAD?

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AutoCAD is a powerful software used for designing and drafting purposes. One of the common tasks in AutoCAD is mirroring objects, including text.

Mirroring text can be helpful when you want to create a symmetrical design or when you need to flip the orientation of text. In this article, we will learn how to mirror text in AutoCAD.

Method 1: Using the MIRROR command

To mirror text using the MIRROR command, follow these steps:

  1. Select the text object that you want to mirror.

  2. Type MIRROR in the command line and press Enter.

  3. Pick a point as the mirror line by clicking on the desired location.

  4. Select another point to define the direction of mirroring.

The selected text will now be mirrored along the specified mirror line. You can undo this action by typing “UNDO” in the command line and pressing Enter.

Method 2: Using the MIRRTEXT system variable

If you want to mirror all new text objects automatically, you can change the MIRRTEXT system variable. Here’s how:

  1. Type MIRRTEXT in the command line and press Enter.

  2. Type “0” and press Enter. This sets the variable to “0“, which means no mirroring will occur.

Now, any new text objects that you create will not be mirrored by default. To mirror an individual text object, you can still use the MIRROR command as explained in Method 1.

Method 3: Using the SCALE command

If you want to mirror text along with other objects, you can use the SCALE command. Follow these steps:

  1. Select all the objects, including the text, that you want to mirror.

  2. Type SCALE in the command line and press Enter.

  3. Pick a base point for scaling by clicking on a desired location.

  4. Type “-1” and press Enter. This reverses the direction of scaling, effectively mirroring the selected objects.

The selected objects, including the text, will now be mirrored along the specified base point. Remember to undo this action if needed using “UNDO“.

In conclusion,

Mirroring text in AutoCAD is a simple yet powerful feature that allows you to create symmetrical designs or change the orientation of text as required. You can use the MIRROR command to mirror individual text objects or change the MIRRTEXT system variable to control automatic mirroring for new text objects.

Additionally, you can utilize the SCALE command to mirror multiple objects along with their respective texts. Experiment with these methods and discover how they can enhance your design workflow in AutoCAD!