Mirror not working

[Robert M]

I've used the mirror command many times in the past. I just tired it with version 4.5 and can't get it to work. I want to mirror a circle created in the lower left corner and create a copy of that object in the lower right corner. I have the create mirrored copy checked. The only thing that happens is I get my circle flipped to the opposite side so I still only have one circle. Never had any issues before. Closed Aspire and ran a new instance of it with the same issue. What am I overlooking?

Thanks

[mezalick]

Is the box "Create mirrored copy" checked ??

Michael

[Robert M]

It sure is

[mezalick]

I thought it might have been,,I've made that mistake many, many times..
Just needed to eliminate the obvious

michael

[4DThinker]

Could the disappearing original be hiding on an "off" layer?

[Robert M]

I tried running the same file on my laptop and it works fine. The computer in my shop has a three monitor setup. Two monitors are being used for Aspire. Perhaps that's the issue.

[TReischl]

Hmmm, usually if a program is running on the "main" monitor everything will work fine. There are a few programs I use that go a bit berserk when they are run on an extended monitor. Try running it on the main monitor?

[PaulRowntree]

As a follow up to Ted's comment, make sure it really is gone : force a screen refresh (minimize the maximize the window) to see if it is gone or just not drawn.

[Robert M]

I am running from the main monitor and tried the min/max window procedure. Tried it again this evening with the same results. I also run Adobe Illustrator and ViaCad on the same computer without any problems. Just not sure why the mirror command does not work.

[tmerrill]

Robert,

What happens when the select the first circle and use the horizontal copy/mirror shortcut: Ctrl-Shift-h?

Tim

[Robert M]

Tim

Your method works as expected.

Thanks