Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Pattern Feature
This command replicates a feature using different layouts such as linear, circular, polygon-
al, spiral, along curve, and randomly arranged points. Activate this command (on the rib-
bon, click
Home Feature > Pattern Feature
).
Linear Layout
To create a pattern in a linear layout, you must first activate the
Pattern Feature
command
(On the ribbon, click
Home > Feature > Pattern Feature
). On the
Pattern Feature
dia-
log, under the
Pattern Definition
section, select
Layout > Linear
. Click on the feature to
pattern from the model geometry and select
Direction 1 > Specify Vector
. On the part geo-
metry, click on an edge (or) select the X, Y, or Z axis to define the direction 1 of the linear
pattern. You will notice that a pattern preview appears on the model. Now, select
Spacing
> Count and Pitch
on the dialog and set the parameters of the pattern (
Count
and
Pitch
Distance
). Check the
Symmetric
option, if you want to pattern the feature on both sides.
