Does mirror modifier actually create a mesh or is it just a visual effect?

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I only made half the model and used mirror modifier. If I 3D print my blend file will it just print the half I created or both sides?

Related - https://blender.stackexchange.com/a/193188/110840 – Allen Simpson Apr 13 '22 at 21:41 — Allen Simpson, Apr 13 '22 at 21:41

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 13 '22 at 21:21

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Just the visual effect. Before you export your file for printing, apply the mirror; unless you're sending it to a printer that understands Blend files and knows how to deal with mirrors.

answered Apr 13 '22 at 21:21

Marty Fouts

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Note that some exporters give you the option to dynamically apply the modifiers on export, so you can still work with unapplied modifiers in your blend file – Gorgious Apr 14 '22 at 05:51

Does mirror modifier actually create a mesh or is it just a visual effect?

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