What tool is typically used to provide a symmetrical shape to a model in Autodesk Inventor?

The Mirror tool is typically used to provide a symmetrical shape to a model in Autodesk Inventor. This tool allows users to create a reflection of existing geometry across a designated plane or axis. When you want to achieve symmetry in your design, using the Mirror tool simplifies the process by automatically duplicating the selected features, parts, or sketches in a mirrored fashion.

This is particularly effective in creating balanced designs, such as components that are uniform on both sides, which is common in mechanical parts or assemblies. The ease of use and efficiency of the Mirror tool make it the preferred choice for achieving symmetrical designs in Autodesk Inventor.

Other tools, such as the Sweep, Symmetry, and Pattern tools, serve different functions and do not specifically create a mirroring effect. The Sweep tool is used for creating 3D shapes by moving a profile along a specified path, while the Pattern tool is intended for repeating features or bodies in a specified arrangement (linear or circular), and the Symmetry tool, although it aims for balanced designs, is not the standard tool used for mirroring existing geometry.