Creating/Deleting Symmetric Plies

You can create symmetric plies (option Create symmetry of plies) or delete symmetric plies (option Remove symmetry of plies).

Notes:
  • This task is available in Composites Design.
  • Creates symmetric plies creates a symmetry of the plies only. The input curves (ramp supports) are not symmetrized.

  1. From the Plies Design section of the action bar, click Symmetric Plies .
  2. Select a Plies Group.
  3. Select a symmetry plane.
  4. Select a reference surface.
  5. Optional: Click Reverse direction to invert the draping direction.
  6. Select Create symmetry of plies.
    1. Select Remove symmetry of plies to delete a symmetry.

Plies that use the intersection of the symmetry plane with the reference surface, like this one:

receive an autosymmetry feature:

Plies that do not use the intersection of the symmetry plane with the reference surface, like this one:

receive a symmetry feature: