What is the difference between mirroring and duplicating?

I'm sorry, but I tried your suggestion and it didn't work. It doesnt snap the verticies into a plane. Any other thoughts? I've attached a picture of the file, maybe it will help explain what I'm...

Unfortunately, I am unclear as to what the split poylgon tool has to do with my dillema. I must be ignorant about other features of this tool or how to use it. I have always used the tool to...

Hello all,

I am going through the learning Maya modeling and animation book and I am stuck. I am on page 65, if that matters, where I am supposed to select the right half of the body and delete...